PATNA: A police constable deputed as the bodyguard of former Bihar health minister and RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav faced disciplinary action on Sunday after a video showing him dancing in uniform during Holi celebrations at the leader’s official residence in the state capital went viral on social media.
In the viral video, which captured constable Deepak Kumar dancing, Tej Pratay, the eldest son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, can he heard saying his bodyguard to dance; otherwise he would get him suspended.
“Thukma lagao, Deepak,” RJD MLA from Hasanpur can clearly be heard. He, however, pleaded that he should not take it otherwise as it was Holi and people enjoy the celebrations.
Awakash Kumar, senior superintendent of police (SSP), Patna, issued a press statement on Sunday stating that constable Deepak Kumar has been removed from the present place of his posting and asked to report to police lines with immediate effect.
The action of the policeman invited sharp reactions from the ruling BJP and JD(U), who demanded action against the constable. “It’s just a manifestation of RJD culture. Their ideology will never change,” remarked deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader, Vijay Kumar Sinha.
Former Union Minister and BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said that action would be initiated against the policeman. “This is Nitish Kumar’s government and not ‘jungle raj’. Erring persons will be punished definitely,” he added.
JD(U) working president and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Kumar Jha also hit at RJD leader for forcing a constable deputed as bodyguard to dance in uniform. “People are watching everything (every action of RJD). They will vote on the development agenda this time,” he added. Tej Pratap was earlier slapped with a fine of Rs 4,000 for driving a motorbike without wearing a helmet.
During the investigation, it came to light that the insurance of the two-wheeler that Tej Pratap was driving without a helmet had already expired. “The owner of the two-wheeler which Tej Pratap was driving near CM’s residence during Holi celebration has been issued e chalan of Rs 4,000 for violating traffic rules,” a police officer posted at Patna traffic police station said.