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Video Shows Patna Traffic Cop Slapping Biker as Police Order Investigation

Call audio posted after the clip went viral alleges threats to delete it, with authorities saying the complaint has been sent to the concerned officer.

Overview

  • Multiple clips from November 15 on the Kacchi Dargah Bidupur Ganga Bridge show a traffic officer slapping a biker, using abusive language, grabbing his camera and demanding deletion of the recording.
  • The biker, identified as Ishu, and his friend released the footage online, with the X post crossing one million views and tagging state officials as users demanded action.
  • A phone recording shared by the friend features a caller warning, "delete quickly or we will arrest you," which Ishu rejects, saying he will not remove the clip.
  • Patna Traffic Police stated on X that the case has been forwarded for investigation and necessary action after Bihar Police flagged it to the city unit.
  • Coverage notes one-handed riding is a violation under Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, yet reports emphasize the encounter escalated beyond a routine stop, and no disciplinary decision has been announced.