A copy of the resignation letter posted in the official WhatsApp group
Constable Devgan Kumar Chauhan posted the letter on the evening of Sept 7, requesting that he be relieved from service.
Lucknow: A police constable posted at Ramnagar police station in Varanasi sparked concern among senior officers after he posted a resignation letter in the station’s official WhatsApp group, saying he did not possess “special human powers” to work round the clock. The constable had been under mental stress after being repeatedly assigned duty with a patient undergoing treatment at a trauma centre for several days, according to police officials. The unusual wording of the resignation immediately drew the attention of senior police officials, who summoned both the station house officer and the constable to ascertain the circumstances behind the move. In the letter addressed to the police commissioner, Chauhan wrote, “I am currently not capable of working 24×7 every day. Since I do not possess the powers of any special human, I request you to relieve me from my duties. He was also reportedly facing personal problems at home. The constable also raised concerns over the manner in which duties were being assigned at the police station. His resignation letter subsequently became a talking point within the department, as it highlighted concerns surrounding prolonged duty hours and the mental pressure faced by police personnel. Following the intervention of senior officers, Chauhan was counselled, and his request for voluntary relief from service was not accepted. He has since indicated that he wants to continue working as a police constable. The incident has once again brought attention to the demanding working conditions of police personnel, particularly long duty hours, continuous deployment and the need to address stress and mental well-being within the force.