Viral Video Triggers Probe After Two Women Say Car Occupants Who Identified As Police Chased and Hit Their Scooter in Etah
Local police say they are examining the social‑media footage and have opened an inquiry despite no formal complaint from the women.
Overview
- Two women in Etah say occupants of a car who identified themselves as police chased them on a scooter, struck the vehicle and issued threats according to their account.
- A video of the encounter circulated widely on social media and prompted public attention and questions about the conduct shown in the footage.
- Etah Kotwali Police Station SHO Prempal Singh confirmed an investigation is under way and Additional Superintendent Shwetabh Pandey said the video is being examined.
- Police officials noted the women have not formally filed a complaint, leaving investigators to rely on the viral footage and further statements to establish facts.
- Reporting so far is limited to the women's account, the viral video and official acknowledgements and there is no independent verification of the allegations at this stage.