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B’luru Cop Suspended for Hurling Shoe at Biker Without Helmet

The incident was captured by YouTuber Rishabh Chatterjee, who was recording a segment for his video in the area.

Mayank Gurnani
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The constable was spotted throwing his shoe at the riders in Bangalore’s BEL Road. 
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The constable was spotted throwing his shoe at the riders in Bangalore’s BEL Road. 
(Photo: Rishab Chatarjee via YouTube)

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A traffic policeman in Bengaluru was caught on camera flinging his shoe at a two-wheeler driver who was driving without a helmet,on Wednesday, 25 April.

The bizarre incident, which took place near Bengaluru’s BEL road, was captured by YouTuber Rishabh Chatterjee, who was recording a segment for his video in the area.

Chatterjee uploaded the video on his YouTube channel, and it quickly caught the public eye.

According to a report by Deccan Chronicle, the erring constable, was suspended from the Jalahalli traffic police station after the video went viral. However, a senior official told the daily that so far, the bike riders have not approached the police to lodge a complaint against the constable.

(Fast forward to 6:40 to skip to the incident)

People on social media had contrasting opinions about the the constable’s reaction:

‘Could’ve Caused a Lot of Damage’

Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube
Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube
Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube
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‘They Deserved It’

Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube
Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube
Comments on the issue.Source: YouTube

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