Policing in Patna took a sharp turn on September 30, 2026, when a 22‑year‑old named Pradeep Kumar was taken into custody after allegedly misbehaving with a female officer and striking her back at 6:30 pm. The incident unfolded during a routine patrol by a team of ‘police didis’—women officers assigned to safeguard educational campuses across the city.
The confrontation began when the didis confronted three youths suspected of suspicious activity near a school gate. A video that surfaced on social media showed the officer slapping Kumar, who retaliated by hitting her back, sparking a brief altercation that lasted about a minute before the suspects fled.
Patna Police seized CCTV footage from nearby cameras to trace the suspects. The footage led to Kumar’s identification and arrest. Police are conducting raids in several neighborhoods to locate the remaining two accused, who reportedly escaped the scene after the altercation.
The incident has drawn attention to the role of ‘police didis’ in maintaining safety around schools and colleges. Patna Police said the raid schedule will be finalized by the end of the week, and the arrested youths will be charged under the Criminal Procedure Code for assault and disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, community leaders urge calm and call for transparent handling of the case.