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West Bengal policewoman defends viral bike ride saying don’t call us choti chata just follow orders

Politics
Published on 6 May 2026
West Bengal policewoman defends viral bike ride saying don’t call us choti chata just follow orders

She says public backlash is real but directives win

A West Bengal police officer’s candid bike ride video has gone viral after the polls, sparking debate over police neutrality and accountability. In the clip, she addresses public criticism and says her role is to follow government directives, raising uncomfortable questions about how officers distance themselves from past actions and what citizens should demand in a democracy.

  • Viral video shows a West Bengal police officer addressing public criticism
  • She says her duty is to follow government directives
  • Clip reignites debate on police neutrality and accountability
  • People are questioning accountability in a democratic system
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