Pune Viral Video: Traffic Policeman Filmed Assaulting Cab Driver in Heated Argument Near Railway Station
Pune Viral Video: Traffic Policeman Filmed Assaulting Cab Driver in Heated Argument Near Railway Station
A recent incident near Pune Railway Station has sparked outrage online after a video surfaced showing a traffic police officer physically attacking a cab driver during a roadside altercation. The confrontation, which occurred on Wednesday morning, has been widely circulated across social media platforms, drawing sharp criticism from the public.
As per reports from local news outlets, the scuffle began shortly after a minor collision involving the cab and another vehicle. Following the incident, the cab driver had pulled over to the side of the road. It was then that a traffic police officer arrived at the scene and reportedly reprimanded the driver, stating that his parked vehicle was “obstructing traffic and causing inconvenience.”
पुणे ट्राफीक पोलीसाची मुजोरी पहा स्वतः दुसऱ्याची गाडी ठोकली व उलट त्यालाच मारहाण केली…!
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This verbal exchange quickly escalated into a heated argument. The situation took a dramatic turn when the cab driver allegedly hurled verbal abuse at the officer. In response, the policeman stepped out of his vehicle and physically assaulted the driver. The entire incident was captured by the cab driver himself, who recorded the altercation on his mobile phone. The video has since gone viral, sparking widespread condemnation of the officer’s actions.
Social media users have reacted strongly to the footage, with many calling for accountability and stricter action against such behavior by those in uniform.
One user expressed frustration, asking, “Has anyone come across a police officer who speaks politely with citizens? Especially traffic police and at police stations?”
Another commented, “Welcome to Bihar… ohh sorry Maharashtra… Yes, Maharashtra is now behaving like Bihar. No law and order, powerful and money people can do anything they want.”
A third user wrote, “Most of the people recruited in police and traffic police are goons themselves. They are inspired from previous generations of police misusing their job entitlements.”
The video has reignited discussions around the behavior of law enforcement personnel and the urgent need for police reform, particularly in how officers interact with civilians. As public outrage continues to build, authorities have yet to issue an official statement addressing the incident or clarifying whether disciplinary action will be taken.
