The Station House Officer (SHO) of Ubhaon police station here was removed from his post and an inquiry ordered against him after he allegedly baton-charged and misbehaved with people near a Durga pandal following an accident at the spot, officials said on Wednesday.

Two motorcycles had collided near the Durga pandal of the Indian Club here and police were informed. On reaching the spot, SHO Rajendra Prasad Singh allegedly resorted to unprovoked baton-charge, triggering outrage, officials said.