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Crime
Video Shows Kota Police Officer Cutting Traffic Ticket While Intoxicated
✍️ Hindustan
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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A video circulating online shows a Kota traffic police officer allegedly cutting a challan while under the influence of alcohol, sparking outrage among residents.
A clip that has gone viral on social media shows a Kota traffic police officer allegedly cutting a challan while visibly intoxicated. The footage, captured by a passer‑by, shows the officer slurring his words and handling the ticket with a disorganized manner.
Residents who saw the video have expressed anger and called for an investigation, arguing that the officer’s conduct violates traffic laws and public trust. The video has been shared widely on WhatsApp and other platforms, prompting several complaints to the local police department.
The Kota Police Department has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, a spokesperson confirmed that an internal inquiry has been initiated and that the officer in question will be suspended pending the investigation.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about police accountability in Rajasthan, with citizens demanding stricter enforcement of conduct codes for law‑enforcement officers.
Residents who saw the video have expressed anger and called for an investigation, arguing that the officer’s conduct violates traffic laws and public trust. The video has been shared widely on WhatsApp and other platforms, prompting several complaints to the local police department.
The Kota Police Department has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, a spokesperson confirmed that an internal inquiry has been initiated and that the officer in question will be suspended pending the investigation.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about police accountability in Rajasthan, with citizens demanding stricter enforcement of conduct codes for law‑enforcement officers.