Hyderabad, June 16 -- A Muslim head constable with the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Uttar Pradesh has resigned from his post, saying he wants to enter politics and work towards promoting communal harmony.

Mohammad Jamshed, who was posted in the Bareilly region, has recently gone viral on social media after a video statement and his resignation letter surfaced online.

The resignation letter was reportedly addressed to Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya.

'Police uniform gave me respect'

In his resignation letter, Jamshed said he had served the police department with honesty, sincerity, and discipline throughout his career.

"I have always tried to perform my duties with full sincerity and discipline. The police u...