Archive · 21 May 2025
Activist's Confrontation Sparks Backlash Against Police on Social Media
A social activist filmed herself confronting police officers on an expressway, alleging they were extorting money.
The video went viral, and the public reacted angrily.
The police department removed the officers from duty and launched an investigation.
However, the police's social media response, which cautioned against taking the law into your own hands, backfired, generating even more criticism.
People shared stories of alleged police misconduct in the comments.
The incident highlights community concerns about police behavior.
Activist Priyanka Mitra confronted police over alleged extortion on the Belgharia Expressway.
A video of the confrontation went viral, leading to public outrage.
The Barrackpore Commissionerate relieved the involved officers and started an inquiry.
Police's social media post about the incident drew criticism.
Netizens shared accounts of alleged police misconduct in comments.
- Who
- Activist Priyanka Mitra confronted police, leading to public backlash.
- What
- A social activist confronted police over alleged extortion, sparking outrage and a negative response from the Barrackpore Police Commissionerate.
- When
- Incident occurred on Monday, video surfaced Tuesday, Commissionerate post on Wednesday.
- Where
- Belgharia Expressway, Barrackpore
- Why
- Activist's confrontation and the police's response generated social media anger.
- Location of Incident
- Belgharia Expressway
- Involved Parties
- Activist Priyanka Mitra, ASI, Civic Volunteer, Barrackpore Police Commissionerate
- Action Taken
- ASI and Civic Volunteer relieved from duty, departmental inquiry launched
- Helpline Number
- 9874447929