Overview
- A video posted on X on June 6 shows Hyderabad traffic officers trying to administer a handheld breathalyser to a visibly intoxicated, unsteady man who repeatedly failed to give a proper sample.
- After multiple unsuccessful attempts one traffic constable slaps the motorist on the face while other officers step in and calm the scene.
- The motorist remains at the checkpoint and does not appear to react strongly in the clip; he is seen wearing a grey shirt and a baseball cap.
- The clip has divided social media with some users condemning the officer’s use of force and others defending the action as necessary to enforce road safety and prevent drunk driving.
- As of June 7 there is no published official statement or confirmed disciplinary action from Hyderabad or Telangana police, leaving questions about procedure, use-of-force rules, and possible investigation unresolved.