Ahmedabad Cop Suspended After Video Shows Him Slapping Woman Over Helmet Row

• An Ahmedabad traffic head constable, Jayantibhai, was suspended after a video showed him allegedly slapping a woman during an argument over traffic violations in Paldi.
• The incident occurred Friday evening when the woman was stopped for not wearing a helmet and allegedly jumping a signal; the dispute escalated over an ID card.
• DCP Bhavna Patel stated the woman threw the officer's ID card, leading to an argument where both raised hands; the constable was subsequently suspended.
• Cross complaints have been filed: an FIR against the woman for obstructing a public servant, and the woman's complaint against the constable is pending.
• The woman alleged the constable first grabbed her hand and then slapped her hard on the face, causing minor bleeding.

Why It Matters: Ahmedabad traffic cop suspended following viral video of him allegedly slapping a woman during a traffic stop.