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Crime
Police Officer Ashok Paswan Accused of Drunken Dancing in Uniform; Video Sparks Controversy in Vaishali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:47 PM
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A video showing Police Officer Ashok Paswan allegedly dancing while intoxicated in his uniform has gone viral, prompting a probe by the local police administration in Vaishali, Bihar.
A clip circulating on social media shows Police Officer Ashok Paswan, stationed at the Sadar-2 SDPO office in the Lalganj police area of Vaishali, allegedly dancing while visibly intoxicated in his uniform.
The video has drawn widespread attention and criticism, leading the local police administration to launch an inquiry into Paswan’s conduct and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the SDPO premises and interviewing witnesses to determine whether Paswan’s actions violated departmental discipline codes and legal provisions concerning public servants.
The investigation will be conducted under the guidance of the district police chief, with the possibility of disciplinary action or legal proceedings if misconduct is confirmed.
The video has drawn widespread attention and criticism, leading the local police administration to launch an inquiry into Paswan’s conduct and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the SDPO premises and interviewing witnesses to determine whether Paswan’s actions violated departmental discipline codes and legal provisions concerning public servants.
The investigation will be conducted under the guidance of the district police chief, with the possibility of disciplinary action or legal proceedings if misconduct is confirmed.