📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / shankar s. from Poona (pune), India, India
Crime
Pune Police Officer Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Drunk Driving in Uniform
✍️ NDTV
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:51 PM
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A Pune police officer has been suspended after a video of him driving a vehicle while intoxicated in his uniform went viral on social media.
A police officer in Pune has been placed on suspension following the viral circulation of a video showing him driving a vehicle while visibly intoxicated. The incident has drawn sharp criticism for the breach of professional conduct expected of law enforcement personnel.
The video, which gained significant traction on social media, captures the officer behind the wheel in his official uniform. The footage highlighted the officer's impaired state, raising serious concerns about public safety and the integrity of the police force.
Upon the video going viral, the Pune Police administration took immediate disciplinary action. The officer involved has been suspended pending further investigation into the incident. Authorities have emphasized that such behavior is strictly prohibited and undermines public trust in the police.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the accountability required of uniformed officers. The police have stated that strict measures will be taken against any personnel found engaging in misconduct, particularly while on duty or in uniform.
The video, which gained significant traction on social media, captures the officer behind the wheel in his official uniform. The footage highlighted the officer's impaired state, raising serious concerns about public safety and the integrity of the police force.
Upon the video going viral, the Pune Police administration took immediate disciplinary action. The officer involved has been suspended pending further investigation into the incident. Authorities have emphasized that such behavior is strictly prohibited and undermines public trust in the police.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the accountability required of uniformed officers. The police have stated that strict measures will be taken against any personnel found engaging in misconduct, particularly while on duty or in uniform.