Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Bihar Officer Suspended After Alleged Pistol-Brandishing During Flood Relief
A police officer in Bihar was suspended from his job.
His name is Sangram Kumar Singh, and he led Maker Police Station.
He was accused of pointing or showing his pistol toward people while flood supplies were being handed out.
A video that appeared to show the incident spread online.
The Saran police office said the conduct appeared to show serious problems with how he did his job.
He will receive an allowance during his suspension, according to the rules.
Flooding has affected nearly 9.87 lakh people in six Bihar districts.
The reports give different dates for the announcement: October 4 and October 5, without specifying the year.
Maker Police Station SHO Sangram Kumar Singh was suspended with immediate effect.
He was accused of brandishing a pistol at the public while flood relief materials were being distributed.
The Saran SSP’s office said a video purportedly showing the incident went viral on social media.
The office described the alleged conduct as prima facie gross negligence of duty, indiscipline and arbitrariness.
Flooding affected nearly 9.87 lakh people in 169 gram panchayats across 30 blocks in six Bihar districts.
- Who
- Sangram Kumar Singh, station house officer of Maker Police Station.
- What
- He was suspended after allegedly brandishing a pistol at people during flood relief distribution.
- When
- The reports are dated October 4 and October 5; neither specifies the year.
- Where
- Maker area, Saran district, Bihar.
- Why
- A video purportedly showing the incident went viral; the Saran SSP’s office said the conduct prima facie reflected gross negligence of duty, indiscipline and arbitrariness.
- Officer
- Sangram Kumar Singh, Maker Police Station SHO
- Disciplinary action
- Suspended with immediate effect
- Allegation
- Brandishing a pistol toward the public during flood relief distribution
- Basis cited for action
- A video purportedly showing the incident went viral on social media
- Suspension provision
- Singh is entitled to subsistence allowance as per rules
- People affected by floods
- Nearly 9.87 lakh
- Flood-affected areas
- 169 gram panchayats across 30 blocks in six districts
- Districts named
- Saran, West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur