Social media’s watchdog role shone bright in Darbhanga, Bihar, where a station head’s expletive-laden outburst at a lady doctor’s driver triggered his suspension. The trigger: a one-way violation during which SHO Harendra Kumar unleashed a barrage of abuses publicly, undeterred by the doctor’s entreaties for protocol-driven fines.
SSP Jagannath Reddy, alerted by the circulating video, commissioned Sadar SDPO-1’s report, which corroborated the misconduct—including offensive references to the driver’s kin. Suspension followed swiftly, with Kumar confined to police lines. Reddy condemned the episode: ‘Police dignity demands restrained, dignified engagement with the public—no exceptions.’
What began as a standard traffic check spiraled into a viral scandal, questioning everyday police-citizen dynamics. The doctor’s poise underscored the unprofessionalism on display, fueling demands for reform.
Reddy extended a hand to locals, advocating compliance with traffic edicts like one-ways to avert chaos. ‘Strict action on violations, always polite,’ he promised. This high-profile fallout reinforces that in today’s connected world, accountability is instantaneous. As the probe deepens, it reinforces the imperative for officers to embody integrity on every street corner.