A disturbing video that has gone viral on social media platforms shows a man, alleged to be a police officer in plain clothes, physically assaulting and verbally abusing a young man in Patna. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, leading the Bihar Police's cyber cell to take cognizance and initiate a formal inquiry into the matter.
Graphic Details of the Viral Assault
The 54-second video clip presents a harrowing scene. The accused individual is seen repeatedly slapping the young victim while hurling abuses at him. A particularly alarming aspect of the video is the accused's verbal reference to a political figure. He is heard saying, "You live in Samrat Choudhary's house, don't you? We are anti-BJP." The victim is seen pleading for mercy, but the assault continues unabated.
Shockingly, other individuals present in the room, including some wearing what appears to be police uniform, are seen merely watching the incident without intervening. The accused escalates the threats by brandishing a cutter and warning the victim, "You will pay a fine, but you won't be able to pay ten times that amount." He further threatens to cut off the victim's finger with the cutter. Another voice in the room is heard stating, "That's why your video was made."
Victim's Allegation and Police Response
The victim has alleged that he was targeted specifically for his perceived support for Samrat Choudhary, who is Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister. This allegation adds a significant political dimension to the incident of alleged police brutality.
In response to the video circulating online, senior police officials have acknowledged the incident. A senior officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the incident is reportedly from the Kankarbagh area of Patna, although the precise location is still being verified. The officer stated, "We are working to verify the authenticity of the video. We are also trying to identify the accused and determine whether he is a police officer, as claimed." The primary tasks for the investigating team are:
- Verifying the video's authenticity.
- Identifying the accused individual.
- Confirming if the accused is indeed a police officer.
- Locating and recording the victim's statement.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Scrutiny
The case is now under the scanner of the Bihar Police's cyber cell, which is actively investigating the origins and facts surrounding the viral video. The police have emphasized that the identities of both the accused and the victim, as well as the context leading to the altercation, are part of the ongoing inquiry.
This incident has once again brought issues of police conduct and accountability into sharp focus. The explicit mention of a senior political leader's name during the assault has intensified public and media scrutiny, putting pressure on the state police machinery to conduct a swift and transparent investigation. The outcome of this probe will be closely watched to see if appropriate action is taken against those found guilty.
