Probe ordered after BJP MLC’s son argues with traffic cop over parking

A video of the purported incident has since surfaced on social media, drawing public attention and prompting authorities to look into the matter.

The footage shows the traffic constable, apparently unaware of the identity of the person in the vehicle, recording the entire exchange on his phone, while another police officer at the scene is seen trying to defuse the situation. The head constable is also heard saying that he would upload the video on social media.

In the video, S P Singh is purportedly heard alleging that when he asked Tapesh (the MLC’s son) to move his SUV parked on the road, he was told, “Bhaag yahan se” (“Get lost”).

Singh is also purportedly heard saying in the video that he is 55 years old and “more educated” than Tapesh. He further remarks that Tapesh’s actions are “tarnishing” his father’s reputation. He is also purportedly heard telling him (MLC’s son) that he was “misusing” the government’s authority.

In response to Singh, the MLC’s son is heard saying that he was showing respect because he (Singh) is 55 years old. He is also purportedly heard telling Singh that he (Singh) was “damaging” the government’s reputation, while claiming that he himself had been speaking politely.

Shortly afterward, the MLC’s son left the spot in his vehicle. The constable later told another person, who was also recording a video, that the vehicle had been parked on the road and, when he asked that it be moved, he (MLC’s son) replied, “Bhaag yahan se” (“Get lost”).

The constable added that he did not know the man’s identity, as he had not introduced himself, but the vehicle had “Vidhayak” (legislator) written on it.

Head Constable S P Singh could not be reached for comment, but when contacted, BJP MLC Chaudhary Rishipal Singh claimed that there was “no issue”. He claimed that the vehicle was parked on the roadside while they were waiting for the driver, who had gone to get water. According to him, the video shows that there was “no traffic jam and vehicles were moving smoothly.”

He, however, alleged that S P Singh “deliberately provoked” his son in a planned manner and recorded the video with the intention of tarnishing both the government’s image and his personal reputation. He claimed that the constable was seen threatening to file a complaint with the government.

The MLC pointed out that his son is a postgraduate and manages his business.

When contacted, Hathras Superintendent of Police, Chiranjeev Nath Sinha, said the Additional Superintendent of Police has been instructed to conduct an inquiry into the matter.