A disturbing video alleging misconduct by a Bihar Police officer has sparked widespread outrage online. Shared by the Indian Youth Congress, the clip shows a policeman riding a scooter as a pregnant woman is dragged along the road in Patna during night patrol.
The incident occurred on Patna's Marine Drive, where the woman appears to plead with the officer to stop as he continues to move forward. She asks her companion to record the incident.
As the confrontation intensifies, the officer repeatedly attempts to move the scooter forward. The vehicle brushes against the woman, dragging her slightly as she stands her ground to block him. Despite her protests, he continues edging the scooter ahead. The woman then climbs onto the back seat, still arguing with the officer. Moments later, a second policeman arrives and approaches her companion in an effort to defuse the situation.
Indian Youth Congress posted the video with the caption: "These are pictures of Patna's Marine Drive. The police of the double-engine government is running over a pregnant woman with a vehicle on the streets. Has Modiji bought the lives of mothers and sisters along with votes for Rs 10,000?" The footage has spread rapidly across social media, though authorities have not yet issued an official response.
The video quickly gained traction, triggering demands for accountability across social media platforms.
Responding to the footage and the public outcry, the Patna police released a statement on X. They confirmed they had “taken cognisance of the matter,” acknowledging the incident. The department said the video had been sent to the concerned officer for prompt inquiry and assured the public that “appropriate action will be taken once the facts are verified."
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