A Bengaluru traffic constable was suspended after he allegedly slapped a biker during his duty hours.
The constable identified as Mallikarjuna Thel was attached to the Madiwala traffic police station in southern Bengaluru. A video of the incident is doing rounds on ‘X.’
“Accountability and respect go hand in hand. Action has been taken against the staff for misbehaviour.” Gopal M Byakod, DCP (South, Traffic) wrote in an ‘X’ post, reposting the video.
“Accountability and respect go hand-in-hand. Action taken against staff for misbehavior” https://t.co/Dlu3pPmhsE— DCP SOUTH TRAFFIC (@DCPSouthTrBCP) October 15, 2025
According to Deccan Herald, Byakod confirmed that the constable has been placed under suspension pending an enquiry.
The incident reportedly took place on October 13, when the rider entered a one-way road near Madiwala.
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In the purported video, two traffic policemen can be seen stopping the rider for the violation. One of the constables then slaps the rider on his face. When the rider questions the action, saying, “Aap kyun mar rahe ho, maine kya kiya?” (Why are you hitting me? What did I do?), the police are heard threatening to call the Hoysala patrol police.
According to the police the rider allegedly argued with the cops over the violation, prompting the cop to slap him. A fine of 500 rupees was later collected from him for the offence.
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