Jhansi: Drunk inspector threatens dhaba owner, seeks free chicken | WATCH

New Delhi: In a shocking incident from Jhansi, Inspector Prabhakant Sahu has been suspended after he allegedly demanded free chicken from a roadside eatery (dhaba) and threatened the owner when asked to pay. The incident occurred while Sahu, dressed in his police uniform and reportedly drinking alcohol, arrived at the dhaba in his car and attempted to coerce the owner into serving him without charge.

When the owner insisted on payment, Inspector Sahu became hostile, allegedly threatening the business. A bystander captured the confrontation on video, prompting Sahu to flee the scene upon realizing he was being recorded. The footage of the inspector's inappropriate behavior quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing public outrage.

झांसी में दरोगा प्रभाकांत साहू ने ढाबे पर फ्री चिकन मांगा, ढाबा मालिक ने पैसा मांगा तो दरोगा जी ने धमकाया।
दरोगा साहब वर्दी में अपनी गाड़ी में शराब का प्याला छलकाते हुए ढाबे पर पहुंचे थे।
वीडियो बनता देख दरोगा साहब सरपट भागे लेकिन SSP ने प्रभाकांत साहू को सस्पेंड कर दिया। pic.twitter.com/4HZBsIRBWE

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Police action overtake  

Acting swiftly on the viral video, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) suspended Prabhakant Sahu for his misconduct. Authorities confirmed that an inquiry into the incident is underway, and further action will be taken based on the findings.

This incident has reignited public discussions about the misuse of power by law enforcement officials and the importance of accountability. As videos like these become more widespread, they serve as a stark reminder of the need for reform and strict action against officials who abuse their authority.