Bettiah Nagar: On October 4, 2023, a special vehicle check was conducted by the Bettiah Nagar police station near the main gate of M. J. K College for the purpose of crime control and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations. During this operation, both male and female police officers were present. Subsequently, a video emerged on social media depicting journalists and local citizens engaging in a heated altercation with the police, recklessly stopping police officers on two-wheelers in the middle of the road, and behaving inappropriately towards them, thereby obstructing their official duties.
This viral footage raised concerns about the potential for a serious road accident, given the chaotic situation caused by the forceful halting of police officers on two-wheelers. In response, an FIR has been filed by the Bettiah Nagar police station, charging individuals with obstructing government work, and further legal action is underway.