Inspector Slaps Retired Colonel : A Lucknow police inspector was caught on CCTV slapping a retired Colonel after a traffic dispute. FIR filed after video confirms inspector’s fault.
Lucknow, June 23, 2025 — A disturbing CCTV video has emerged from the Telibagh intersection in Lucknow, showing a police inspector slapping a retired Colonel during a traffic altercation — an incident that has not only gone viral on social media but also sparked widespread outrage over the conduct of police officers.
CCTV Footage Reveals Truth
The footage clearly captures the inspector driving on the wrong side of the road in an attempt to bypass the Telibagh traffic junction. At the same time, a retired Colonel was approaching the intersection with his family in the vehicle, coming from the correct direction after taking a U-turn.
The two vehicles came to a sudden halt as they faced each other head-on, causing a brief moment of tension. What started as a verbal exchange quickly escalated. The inspector, visibly agitated, stepped out of his vehicle and aggressively approached the Colonel’s car. Shockingly, he then slapped the retired officer, who was seated in the driver’s seat — all in full view of his family.
Colonel Files FIR, Seeks Justice
The matter came into the public domain when the retired Colonel, visibly disturbed, arrived at the PGI police station with his family to register a formal complaint. His written complaint alleged physical assault, verbal abuse, and intimidation by a police officer who, by law, should have been protecting citizens — not threatening them.
Police officials, upon receiving the complaint, immediately reviewed the CCTV footage of the area. The video confirmed that it was, in fact, the inspector who was at fault, driving on the wrong side and initiating the confrontation.
Following this confirmation, an FIR was registered against the inspector under multiple sections, including assault, criminal intimidation, and misuse of power.
Colonel Speaks Out: ‘I Wasn’t Wrong’
In an exclusive interaction with Dainik Bhaskar, the Colonel said:
“I wasn’t at fault. I was driving with my family when this happened. The officer came from the wrong side and started misbehaving. I didn’t provoke him. He just lost his temper and hit me. If this can happen to someone like me, what will a common citizen go through?”
Bigger Questions Raised
This incident has triggered serious questions about police accountability and conduct. Would the same action have been taken if the victim wasn’t a former army officer? Is this how law enforcement treats ordinary citizens when there’s no rank or title involved?
The viral video has sparked debate on social media, with netizens demanding strict action and citing this as another example of “power gone unchecked.”
Police Responds
Senior officials from the Lucknow Police Department have assured a transparent inquiry into the incident. The inspector has reportedly been sent to reserve lines pending investigation, and disciplinary proceedings are likely to follow.
A senior officer said,
“We do not condone any kind of misuse of authority. The complaint has been taken seriously and the law will take its course.”
Conclusion
This incident is a grim reminder of the delicate balance between authority and accountability. While police officers are entrusted with maintaining law and order, incidents like this erode public trust and highlight the urgent need for systemic reforms and regular behavioral training within the force.
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