Tue Oct 28 13:51:34 UTC 2025: Summary:
A video showing a Bihar police officer allegedly harassing a brother and sister at a restaurant in Barsoi, Katihar district, has gone viral, sparking public outrage. The incident occurred during what police claim were routine checks ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The video shows the SHO questioning the pair and escalating the situation despite their claim of being siblings. Katihar Police have launched an inquiry into the incident and issued a show cause notice to the SHO, claiming the individuals used inappropriate language and did not give satisfactory answers.
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Bihar Police Officer Under Investigation After Viral Video Shows Alleged Harassment of Siblings
Barsoi, Katihar, Bihar – A Bihar police officer is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online allegedly showing him harassing a man and woman at a restaurant in Barsoi, Katihar district. The video, which has quickly gone viral, shows the Station House Officer (SHO) questioning the pair at the BR-11 Restaurant on October 24th.
According to the man who posted the video, he and his sister were having a family dinner when the incident occurred. The video shows the SHO asking the man about his relationship with the woman. Despite the man stating she was his sister, the officer continues to press them, and the situation escalates into a heated argument, with another officer joining in.
The man tagged numerous officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, in his social media post, questioning whether citizens were no longer allowed to dine with their siblings during election time.
Katihar Police have acknowledged the incident and stated that routine checks were being conducted at hotels and lodges in the area in light of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Police claim they received information about “anti-social elements” at the restaurant and initiated inquiries. They further allege that the brother and sister used inappropriate language and failed to provide satisfactory answers, leading to the confrontation.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters), Katihar, has launched an inquiry into the matter. The SHO has been issued a show cause notice, and further action is pending, according to a police statement. The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many questioning the officer’s behavior and the necessity of such questioning.
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