The Bharat Bandh had a widespread impact in Patna. During this time, some policemen mistakenly beat an SDM who was trying to calm the protesters. This created an uncomfortable situation between the police and the administration. When a senior police officer saw the SDM being beaten, he separated the policemen from him. The SDM also became furious. The policemen then apologized to the SDM, saying it was a mistake. This incident's video went viral.
The SDM who was beaten has been identified as Patna SDM Shrikant Kundli Khand. The police had to take strict measures to control the troublemakers during the bandh. Consequently, the policemen started using batons to stop the protesters who were trying to close the market. This led to a chaotic situation.
During the Bharat Bandh, at Dak Bungalow Square, the police started using batons on the crowd of protesters who had arrived with DJs and carts. During this, an SDM was seen instructing to turn off the generator loaded on the cart. Not realizing he was an SDM, some policemen started beating him, thinking he was a protester. The SDM, wearing a white shirt, can be seen in the video instructing to turn off the generator. The standing policemen mistook him and started beating him.
Senior Police Officer Immediately Stopped the Policemen
Afterwards, senior police officials present there, who recognized the SDM, immediately stopped the policemen. By then, he had already received a few blows. The police officers and policemen then expressed regret and said it happened by mistake. The video captures the policemen apologizing and expressing regret.
