Bihar’s Darbhanga is reeling from a disturbing police misconduct case exposed by a widely shared video. Benta thana head Harendra Kumar is at the center of the storm for abusing female doctor Tejaswini Pandey after her car violated no-entry rules.
The clip shows the doctor inside her vehicle, politely suggesting a fine for the error, only to be met with a barrage of insults from the SHO. His aggressive posturing and foul language left onlookers stunned, questioning the standards of law enforcers.
Dr. Pandey has since detailed the ordeal, criticizing how minor infractions provoke disproportionate responses from rogue elements in uniform. She called on the DGP for decisive action to restore faith in policing.
Kumar offered his side, narrating a prior near-miss where the driver allegedly tried to run him over during a stop. He escaped narrowly with his constable, and later, when demanding the car be opened, frustration boiled over into expletives—which he unapologetically confirmed.
While officials met the doctor, no formal steps against the officer materialized yet, as the SSP awaited the footage amid official duties. This viral episode fuels debates on police reform, emphasizing de-escalation over intimidation.
Public sentiment demands accountability, with hashtags trending against ‘thuggery in khaki.’ The unfolding inquiry could set precedents for handling viral complaints in the digital age, potentially reshaping officer conduct on streets.