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Police officer assaulted in Bihar; suspect arrested after video goes viral
A video showing a female police officer being slapped by a man in Patna has circulated widely on social media. Police have arrested one suspect in connection with the incident, which occurred after an alleged verbal altercation.
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Authorities in Patna arrested a suspect on Tuesday following an assault on a female police officer that was captured on video and subsequently shared across social media platforms. The incident took place in the Ramakrishna Nagar area of the city, according to police officials.
The altercation began when Sub-Inspector Priyanka Anand and a colleague were traveling on a scooter through the locality. Police said three men allegedly made derogatory comments directed at the officers. When the officers objected to the remarks, one of the men struck Anand across the face, the police account stated.
The assault was recorded, and the footage rapidly spread on social media, prompting police action. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspect, leading to the arrest. The police have registered a case in connection with the assault, though further details regarding charges were not immediately available.
The incident has renewed attention to the safety and dignity of law enforcement personnel in the state. Police officials said they are continuing their investigation and working to identify the other individuals involved in the altercation.