Five police officers were suspended in Jamui, Bihar on for illegally collecting money from a truck driver. At Katouna check post on Jamui-Giridhaur main road, policemen stopped a Hiwa driver transporting goods from Giridih to Sheikhpura. Despite valid documents, they accused him of playing music and violating the code of conduct. They demanded ₹15,000 as fine, but settled for ₹700. A passing news team recorded the incident. After investigating the video, SP Vishwajit Dayal suspended Sub-Inspector Sadanand Kumar and three constables with immediate effect. The action has caused unease among other officials in the area. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 19:14 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Five police officers were suspended in Jamui, Bihar on 15 Oct 2023 for illegally collecting money from a truck driver
- At Katouna check post on Jamui-Giridhaur main road, policemen stopped a Hiwa driver transporting goods from Giridih to Sheikhpura
- Despite valid documents, they accused him of playing music and violating the code of conduct