Watch Video: Rewa Woman’s Sarcastic ‘Aarti’ of Police Officer Goes Viral Amid Delay in FIR

In an unprecedented act of frustration and sarcasm, a woman from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, performed an ‘aarti’ of the officer-in-charge at the local police station. The incident unfolded after the police allegedly failed to lodge an FIR despite a month-long investigation.
The video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, captures the woman, accompanied by her husband and daughter, conducting the aarti ceremony inside the Kotwali police station. The woman’s gesture was a stark reminder of the police’s responsibility towards public safety and the timely filing of FIRs.
pic.twitter.com/xIFRMiu664 let us start worshiping police and BMC officers& other public servants for not discharging duty &destroying nation. @CMOMaharashtra @rahulnarwekar @dvkesarkar @rais_shk @MPLodha @mlaAminPatel @AslamShaikh_MLA @milinddeora @AGSawant @IASassociation
— Kamlakar Shenoy (@Kamlakar_Shenoy) April 11, 2024
The video depicts the woman’s frustration over the delay in the investigation process. Despite 26 days of ongoing investigation, the police reportedly hesitated to make an arrest, further aggravating the woman’s grievances.
The symbolic ‘aarti’ performed by the woman serves as a poignant commentary on the challenges faced by citizens when seeking justice and accountability from law enforcement authorities.
While the specific details of the case and the FIR are yet to be clarified, the incident sheds light on the need for efficient and responsive policing to address public concerns and uphold the principles of justice and accountability.