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Officer Slapped in Patna: Viral Video Leads to Arrest
3 Oct
Summary
- A 22-year-old man was arrested after a video of an assault went viral.
- The incident involved a woman police officer on patrol duty in Patna.
- Authorities are investigating further and searching for two other suspects.
A 22-year-old man identified as Pradeep Kumar was apprehended by authorities after a video showing a woman police officer being assaulted in Patna gained widespread attention on social media. The incident took place on Wednesday, September 30, around 8:30 PM. Sub-inspector Priyanka Anand and other female officers were patrolling on scooters when they observed suspicious behavior from three young men.
Upon questioning, an argument ensued, escalating into a physical altercation captured in a viral video. While one part of the footage shows an accused man slapping the officer, another segment suggests the officer may have initiated physical contact by slapping one of the men. Police are thoroughly reviewing all available evidence, including CCTV footage, to ascertain the complete sequence of events.
A case was registered on the same day against unidentified individuals for allegedly assaulting and misbehaving with police personnel. Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were invoked. The investigation is ongoing, with officers actively searching for two additional suspects involved in the incident.
