Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Video Shows Cop Slapping Shopkeeper in Kota; Incident Occurred on May 29
Imagine a shopkeeper in Kota, India, was asked to move a locked motorcycle, which he couldn't.
Then, a police officer slapped him so hard he fainted.
The video went viral.
The shopkeeper claims he had recent ear surgery.
The police officer denies hitting him and claims the shopkeeper misbehaved during preparation for a rally.
Authorities have started an investigation.
A video shows a police officer slapping a shopkeeper in Kota, Rajasthan.
The shopkeeper, Rizwan, collapsed and became unconscious after being slapped.
The incident occurred on May 29 and the video circulated on social media.
Rizwan reported that he couldn't move a locked motorcycle as requested by police.
SHO Pushpendra Bansiwal denies the assault allegations.
- Who
- SHO Pushpendra Bansiwal and shopkeeper Rizwan.
- What
- A shopkeeper was slapped by a police officer, causing him to collapse.
- When
- The incident happened on May 29.
- Where
- Kota, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The exact reason is disputed; police say the shopkeeper misbehaved, while the shopkeeper claims excessive force was used.
Allegations of Police Brutality
Police Response
Use of Force
Allegations of Police Brutality
The shopkeeper was assaulted by a police officer.
Police Response
The police officer was trying to manage the situation, and the shopkeeper was non-compliant and misbehaved.
- Incident Location
- Kota, Rajasthan, India
- Date of Incident
- May 29
- Victim
- Rizwan, shopkeeper
- Accused
- SHO Pushpendra Bansiwal
- Allegation
- Police brutality
- Reason (Police)
- Shopkeeper misbehaved
