Patna Police on Monday took swift action after a disturbing video surfaced showing two police officers beating a biker and abusing him on the six-lane Ganga Bridge. The clip, shared widely on social media, sparked massive public outrage and allegations of police high-handedness.
The video was first posted by user Utkarsh Mishra, who claimed that his friend was assaulted “without any reason,” calling it a “clear misuse of power” and demanding immediate suspension of the officers involved.
Following the backlash, Patna Police confirmed that both officials — Sub-Inspector Devkant Bunty and Constable Vishwanath Kumar — have been suspended with immediate effect. A challan was also issued to the biker involved for performing stunt riding.
What Happened?
The viral footage shows the biker being stopped at a police checkpoint on the Ganga Bridge. The rider stated he was on the spot for a video shoot and was not performing stunts at the time.
As the video went viral, public anger grew, demanding accountability for the officers’ behaviour. However, a second video soon surfaced showing someone allegedly associated with the police calling the youth and threatening him to delete the footage or face “arrest and false cases.” The biker refused.
Patna Police Issues Detailed Statement
In an official post on X, Patna Police gave a full account of the incident:
- The video was submitted via social media under the ID “Abhishek Rajput (Abhi Rider) UP 94.”
- After verification, it was confirmed that the two officers in the video were posted at Nadi Police Station, Patna.
- The clip clearly showed the officers using “indecent language, hurling abuses, and assaulting an individual,” which the police described as negligence, arbitrariness, gross indiscipline, and violation of senior orders.
- Both officers were suspended immediately for misconduct.
The police also stated that the youth featured in the video had been caught performing stunt biking with companions a day before, on 14 November 2025, and had been issued a ₹7,000 challan for the violation.
According to the official post, the biker admitted during inquiry that stunt riding can cause serious accidents and assured police he would not repeat the behaviour.
