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Bihar police officer suspended after assaulting dancer, brandishing weapon
A sub-inspector in Bihar has been suspended following an incident at a religious gathering where he allegedly slapped a female dancer and displayed his pistol to the crowd. The incident has sparked concerns over police conduct during community events.
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A sub-inspector attached to Mufassil Police Station in Bihar has been suspended after an altercation during a religious observance turned violent on October 20. The officer reportedly struck a female dancer and brandished his service weapon before onlookers during a 'jagran'—a night-long devotional gathering—held at Sarvajanik Durga Sthan in Panagachhi.
The incident has drawn scrutiny from local authorities and community members who questioned the officer's conduct at the public event. Police officials confirmed that the suspension was initiated following a formal complaint regarding the officer's actions toward the dancer and his display of the firearm to attendees.
The matter falls under the jurisdiction of Mufassil Police Station, which has initiated an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the confrontation. Officials have not yet issued formal charges or provided additional details on the circumstances that led to the altercation during the religious ceremony.