A female doctor’s encounter with an abusive policeman in Darbhanga has gone viral, casting a shadow on Bihar Police’s reputation. The video from Benta area depicts SHO Harendra Kumar unleashing a stream of abuses on Dr. Tejaswini Pandey for a no-entry violation by her driver.
Seated in her car, Dr. Pandey repeatedly proposed paying the fine, but Kumar dismissed her, resorting to personal attacks and intimidation. The public spectacle, filmed entirely, has amplified calls for his suspension.
Voicing dismay, the doctor accused such behavior of eroding institutional credibility and sought DGP intervention for stringent penalties.
Countering claims, the SHO described an initial botched stop where the car hurtled towards him intentionally, sparing their lives by chance. Post-recatch, the driver’s defiance triggered his verbal lapse, which he forthrightly acknowledged.
Authorities discussed redressal with Dr. Pandey, yet the SSP deferred action until verifying the video. This controversy highlights perils of unchecked power in traffic enforcement, urging systemic overhauls like mandatory recordings.
As clips rack up millions of views, it pressures Bihar’s top brass to act decisively, preventing recurrence. The saga reminds that true service demands restraint, not rage, especially from those sworn to protect.