A Bengaluru traffic constable was suspended after he allegedly slapped a biker during his duty hours.

The constable identified as Mallikarjuna Thel was attached to the Madiwala traffic police station in southern Bengaluru. A video of the incident is doing rounds on ‘X.’

“Accountability and respect go hand in hand. Action has been taken against the staff for misbehaviour.” Gopal M Byakod, DCP (South, Traffic) wrote in an ‘X’ post, reposting the video.

According to Deccan Herald , Byakod confirmed that the constable has been placed under suspension pending an enquiry.

The incident reportedly took place on October 13, when the rider entered a one-way road near Madiwala.

In the purported video, two traffic policemen can be seen stopping the rider for the violation. One of the constables

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