A video circulating on social media shows officers of the Bihar Police allegedly slapping and abusing a biker during an alleged routine check on a six-lane bridge in Patna. The biker claims the officers stopped him without provocation, demanded he remove his helmet and threatened physical violence while handling his helmet aggressively. The footage triggered wide condemnation and social-media campaigns calling for transparency and disciplinary action. The state police said they are reviewing the incident and will take action if rules were breached. The episode adds to a string of complaints about law-enforcement conduct in Patna and raises concerns about use of authority, civil-liberties and traffic-enforcement norms. Legal experts suggest the administration may need to issue clearer protocols for roadside checks and ensure defiance of misuse of power. The incident also comes at a time when public-trust in policing is considered vital for law-and-order legitimacy in Bihar.
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Viral Video of Biker Being Slapped by Patna Police Sparks Calls for Accountability




