Purnia: ASI arrested in own station for driver assault, extortion; SP sets example.

• Purnia, Bihar: An ASI was arrested and suspended for assaulting a driver with a torch and demanding illegal money.
• ASI Ramdev Kumar Singh was caught on a viral video beating a fish-laden vehicle driver at Dangraha check post after the driver refused to pay.
• Following an investigation ordered by the Purnia SP, the ASI was arrested in his own police station and an FIR was filed against him.
• The Dangraha OP in-charge, Amit Kumar, was also suspended in connection with the incident.

Why It Matters: Police officer's arrest for misconduct sets a precedent for accountability.