A traffic policeman in Bengaluru was caught on camera flinging his shoe at a two-wheeler driver who was driving without a helmet,on Wednesday, 25 April.
The bizarre incident, which took place near Bengaluru’s BEL road, was captured by YouTuber Rishabh Chatterjee, who was recording a segment for his video in the area.
Chatterjee uploaded the video on his YouTube channel, and it quickly caught the public eye.
According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, the erring constable, was suspended from the Jalahalli traffic police station after the video went viral. However, a senior official told the daily that so far, the bike riders have not approached the police to lodge a complaint against the constable.
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People on social media had contrasting opinions about the the constable’s reaction:
‘Could’ve Caused a Lot of Damage’
‘They Deserved It’
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