Female Constable suspended for assaulting truck driver in Buxar, Bihar

A female constable in Buxar, Bihar, was suspended by the Superintendent of Police after a video of her brutally assaulting a truck driver for entering a no-entry zone went viral on social media. The driver Om Prakash Yadav claimed innocence, claiming he was unaware and complied when instructed to move his vehicle.

Buxar (Bihar): A female constable in Buxar, Bihar, identified as Amrita Kumari, has been suspended by Superintendent of Police (SP) Manish Kumar following a viral video capturing her assaulting a truck driver. The incident occurred at syndicate Golambar in the Industrial Police area. The video footage depicted Amrita Kumari allegedly assaulting truck driver Om Prakash Yadav for entering a no-entry zone. According to Yadav, he was unaware of the restricted area and promptly began moving his vehicle upon being informed by the constable. Despite complying with her instructions, he was subjected to severe beating by the constable, resulting in injuries. Yadav took to social media sharing a video recounting the events, expressing his innocence in unintentionally entering the restricted zone, and highlighting the excessive force used against him. SP Manish Kumar, in response to the circulating video, took action against the constable, emphasising that such behaviour tarnishes the police department's reputation. He states, “The viral video depicts a female constable assaulting a civilian, a common man. Consequently, she has been suspended, and disciplinary measures have been initiated.” The incident has sparked outrage among citizens, with social media users criticizing the Buxar Police and highlighting the damaging impact such actions have on the public’s perception of law enforcement. The suspension of constable Amrita Kumari serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding professionalism and ethical conduct within the police force to maintain public trust and respect. Read More: