Video shows Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto allegedly abusing cop on call, FIR filed
An FIR has been filed against Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto following a viral video in which he allegedly used abusive language toward a police officer. The incident occurred after a dispute involving the MLA and local village representatives.
Why it matters
This case underscores issues of political accountability and the friction between elected officials and law enforcement in local governance.
DHANBAD: A purported video of Dumri MLA Jairam Mahto allegedly using abusive language during a WhatsApp call with the officer-in-charge of Barwadda police station has gone viral on social media, triggering controversy in the district.According to police sources, the conversation was reportedly recorded by the station officer on another mobile phone before the recording surfaced on social media.
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