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Crime
Jalandhar Traffic Officer Slaps Truck Driver; Police Act After Viral Video
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 08:18 PM
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A video of a Jalandhar traffic police officer slapping a truck driver near the bypass‑Fagwara road went viral, leading the police department to initiate disciplinary action.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A video captured at a traffic signal near the Jalandhar bypass‑Fagwara road shows a traffic police constable delivering a slap to a truck driver. The clip, posted on social media platforms, quickly gained traction and sparked public outrage.
The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic check, was recorded by by‑standers and later shared widely online. Viewers criticized the officer’s conduct as excessive and unprofessional, demanding accountability.
Following the viral spread, the Jalandhar Police Department announced that it has opened an internal inquiry. The officer involved has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, and the department said it will take appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with police conduct rules.
Authorities also appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified content, while reaffirming their commitment to uphold law and order without resorting to undue force.
The case highlights growing scrutiny of police behaviour in India, especially when captured on mobile devices and disseminated through digital media.
The incident, which occurred during a routine traffic check, was recorded by by‑standers and later shared widely online. Viewers criticized the officer’s conduct as excessive and unprofessional, demanding accountability.
Following the viral spread, the Jalandhar Police Department announced that it has opened an internal inquiry. The officer involved has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, and the department said it will take appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with police conduct rules.
Authorities also appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified content, while reaffirming their commitment to uphold law and order without resorting to undue force.
The case highlights growing scrutiny of police behaviour in India, especially when captured on mobile devices and disseminated through digital media.