Patna: In a bizarre turn of events in Patna, Bihar’s capital, a police officer accidentally hit city SDM Shrikant Kundlik Khandekar during a lathi charge against protesters involved in the Bharat Bandh protest. The incident occurred when the SDM was standing in the middle of the road as police attempted to disperse protesters who had gathered in large numbers.
बिहार : लाठीचार्ज के दौरान पुलिस ने SDM को ही मार दी लाठी
◆ पटना में कुछ लोग भारत बंद को लेकर प्रदर्शन कर रहे थे
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Tensions Escalate During Protest
The Bharat Bandh protest saw bandh supporters clashing with police as they moved from Gandhi Maidan towards Dak Bangla Square. Police had set up barricades near JP Golambhar, but the protesters broke through, forcing the police to resort to a light lathi charge in an effort to control the situation.
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Humorous Reactions Flood Social Media
The incident quickly went viral, leading to a wave of humorous responses on social media. Many netizens found amusement in the unintended target of the lathi charge. Comments like “When you aim for the crowd but end up hitting the boss – classic!” and “Looks like someone needs a refresher course on who’s who!” captured the playful tone. Another user joked, “When life gives you a lathi, make sure it’s not aimed at the SDM!” The video of the mishap spread rapidly across various platforms, with people enjoying the unexpected turn of events during the protest.
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