Video: Patna SP caught assaulting protesting woman

Patna: In a shocking incident, Police who meant to give protection to common man caught on camera assaulting a women who was part of a protest against a real-state developer in Patna.

The video which gone viral on social media was filmed by a local media crew and is now being circulated on social media. The police is also seen attacking the people who live there.

According to report, the clash started when a group of men, reportedly sent by a real estate developer, allegedly to allegedly forcibly evict people living on a plot of land governed by a temple trust on Exhibition Road, in the central part of town.

After violence broke out, the police arrived and the builder’s men allegedly fled. The police is seen then attacking the people who live there. The woman demonstrator is hit by Deputy Superintendent of Police Kailash Prasad.

Taking note of the incident, Deputy Inspector General of Police Shalin said necessary action will be taken after examining the video clip. “Senior Superintendent of Police has been asked to examine the entire footage and then, if required, recommend necessary action,” he said.