By Kavita Mistry 
A police officer in Bihar was suspended after a CCTV video showing him arguing with a man and woman at a restaurant went viral on social media.
The incident took place on October 24 at BR-11 Restaurant in Barsoi, where the Station House Officer (SHO) was seen approaching a brother-sister duo sitting at a table. In the video, the officer can be heard asking the man, “Kaun hai ye (Who is this sitting with you)?” The man replies, “Behen hai meri (She is my sister),” prompting the officer to suddenly raise his voice.
The officer then accused the man of “talking back” and told him to “watch his tone and temper.” The man responded calmly, saying, “Aapne poocha toh maine bola behen hai (You asked, so I just told you that she is my sister).” This exchange soon escalated into an argument, as another police officer joined in.
Other customers at the restaurant can be seen watching the confrontation unfold, while a man seated nearby steps in to try and defuse the situation.
After the video spread widely online, the Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Katihar, launched an inquiry. The investigation found that the SHO had used indecent language and acted in a manner that reflected negligence and arbitrariness, tarnishing the image of the police force.
Taking cognizance of the findings, authorities suspended the officer with immediate effect and said further departmental action is underway.
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