Cop's wife celebrates b'day on official car: FIR mentions ‘unnamed driver'
Raipur: A video of the wife of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) from Balrampur district celebrating her birthday on the bonnet of a blue-lighted vehicle went viral on social media.
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The video sparking outrage and then led to an FIR against the driver of the car and the driver wasn't identified in the FIR.
However, the car was being driven by a woman, appearing to be part of friend's circle who were all on board. The FIR hasn't mentioned the name of the driver.
The video shows the woman sitting on the bonnet of the vehicle, with other women dangerously hanging from the car doors and sunroof. The incident, which allegedly took place near a Hotel in Ambikapur, has raised serious questions about law enforcement and the misuse of official privileges.
The car in question, an XUV 700, belongs to a DSP posted in Balrampur-Ramanujganj district. The vehicle, equipped with a blue beacon atop, is reportedly a personal car of the DSP.
In the viral video, the DSP's wife is seen cutting a birthday cake placed on the bonnet of the car. The video also shows several other young women in the car, some dangerously hanging out of the car's sunroof and door.
The Congress party in Chhattisgarh was quick to criticize the video.
They shared the footage on social media, questioning the privileges enjoyed by family members of police officers.
"Being the wife of a DSP comes with its benefits. There are no rules for them. Are the family members of police officers above the law? Will there be any departmental action or will the case be buried under the shadow of influence?" the Congress post read.
After the video went viral, Saragwan police initiated an investigation, confirming that the video was indeed shot near a hotel in Ambikapur in the state.
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Police have since filed an FIR against the driver of the car for violating traffic rules under various sections of the Motor Vehicle Act, including Sections 177, 184, and 281. The police action under the Motor Vehicle Act mandates a fine. Under Section 177, a fine of Rs 500 is imposed for minor violations, while Section 184 carries penalties of up to one year of imprisonment or a Rs 1,000 fine for first-time offenders. Section 281 provides for a fine of Rs 1,000 or up to six months of imprisonment for such violations.
In their official statement, Chhattisgarh Congress pointed out the discrepancy in enforcement of laws. The party criticized the actions, highlighting the lack of accountability for those in power. They further pointed out the irony of such actions in a state where the High Court frequently reprimands similar acts of misconduct and calls for stricter enforcement.
"While the youth are labelled reckless for similar stunts, the wife of a DSP enjoys a free pass," Congress added. "With the blue light flashing, the car doors are wide open, and the DSP's wife cuts the 'privilege cake' on the bonnet—ignoring traffic rules and flaunting authority," the party said.
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