Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Traffic constable transferred after viral video shows cyclist being pushed
A traffic police officer in Mumbai was filmed pushing a cyclist.
The cyclist was carrying many goods on his bicycle.
The bicycle fell over, and the goods spilled onto the road.
Police said officers were clearing a path for a VIP convoy.
The video was shared widely online and caused criticism.
The officer was moved away from regular street duty.
He was sent to a traffic training centre instead.
A politician said everyone should be treated with respect, no matter who the VIP is.
A Mumbai traffic constable was removed from field duty after a video of him pushing a cyclist went viral.
The constable was attached to the Byculla Traffic Training Centre, a senior officer confirmed Thursday.
The incident occurred near Sindoor Bridge in South Mumbai while police cleared barricades for a VIP convoy.
The cyclist’s heavily loaded bicycle overturned, spilling goods from its carrier onto the road.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora called the treatment of the working-class cyclist unacceptable and demanded dignity for every citizen.
- Who
- A Mumbai traffic police constable and a heavily loaded cyclist were involved; Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora shared the video.
- What
- The constable pushed the cyclist’s bicycle while clearing a road, causing it to overturn; the constable was then transferred to a training centre.
- When
- The video surfaced online a day before the action was confirmed on Thursday.
- Where
- Near Sindoor Bridge in South Mumbai; the constable was attached to the Byculla Traffic Training Centre.
- Why
- Police said personnel were clearing barricades to allow a VIP convoy to pass.
Police explanation
Public criticism
Reason for clearing the road
Police explanation
Police said personnel were clearing barricades to allow a VIP convoy to pass.
Public criticism
Critics focused on the constable’s treatment of a working-class cyclist, saying it was unacceptable regardless of the VIP’s identity.
Response to the incident
Police explanation
Traffic police removed the constable from field duty and attached him to a training centre after the video surfaced.
Public criticism
Milind Deora said every citizen has the right to be treated with dignity.
- Police action
- The constable was removed from field duty and attached to the Byculla Traffic Training Centre.
- Deployment
- He was attached to the Paydhuni Traffic Division and deployed with another traffic constable.
- Incident location
- A junction near Sindoor Bridge in South Mumbai.
- Cyclist’s load
- The cyclist was carrying goods on the bicycle’s carrier.
- Immediate result
- The bicycle overturned and the goods spilled onto the road.
- Video response
- The footage went viral on social media and prompted criticism of the police.
- Public comment
- Milind Deora said the treatment was unacceptable regardless of the VIP’s identity.