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Patwari rides on elderly man's back to cross river in Madhya Pradesh; video goes viral
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:32 PM
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A video showing Mata village patwari Nilesh Namdev riding on an elderly man's back to cross a small river has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reaction.
A video that surfaced on Wednesday morning depicts the patwari of Mata gram panchayat, identified as Nilesh Namdev, sitting on the back of an elderly resident while they together cross a shallow river. The clip quickly spread across major social platforms, drawing thousands of views and comments within hours.
The footage shows the patwari assisting the senior citizen by using his back as a makeshift bridge, a scene that many netizens described as unusual and prompted debates about propriety and safety. No official statement has been released by the Mata Panchayat or the district administration regarding the incident.
Local authorities are reportedly reviewing the video to determine whether any procedural guidelines were breached. Meanwhile, the viral clip continues to generate discussion online, reflecting broader concerns about the conduct of public officials in rural India.
The footage shows the patwari assisting the senior citizen by using his back as a makeshift bridge, a scene that many netizens described as unusual and prompted debates about propriety and safety. No official statement has been released by the Mata Panchayat or the district administration regarding the incident.
Local authorities are reportedly reviewing the video to determine whether any procedural guidelines were breached. Meanwhile, the viral clip continues to generate discussion online, reflecting broader concerns about the conduct of public officials in rural India.