Patna: An offensive and threatening video targeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has gone viral on social media, triggering swift action by the Bihar Police Headquarters on Wednesday.
Reports suggest that the video may have been released by an alleged gangster based in Pakistan, though officials have not yet confirmed the origin.
Responding to media queries on the matter, Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar confirmed that the police have taken cognisance of the incident.
He said that the case has been handed over to the Inspector General (IG), Patna, for a detailed investigation.
“The IG Patna is collecting complete information based on the inputs that have surfaced through social media,” the DGP stated.
Addressing questions regarding the video’s origin, DGP Vinay Kumar clarified that the matter is under technical investigation.
“The social media posts are being examined, and efforts are underway to determine where the video was uploaded from and its actual source,” he said.
Emphasising the sensitivity of the issue, the DGP noted that since the matter involves the security and dignity of the Chief Minister, the investigation will be handled only by senior officers.
“The IG Patna is personally monitoring the entire case at his level,” he added.
On December 15, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar landed in a controversy after he removed the hijab of a woman doctor during an appointment letter distribution ceremony in Patna.
The incident, which surfaced through a short video clip, has drawn sharp criticism from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).
The RJD shared an 11-second video of the event on its official X account, questioning the Chief Minister’s conduct.
In an X post, the RJD wrote, “What has happened to Nitish Ji? Has his mental state completely deteriorated, or has Nitish Babu (Nitish Kumar) now become a 100 per cent member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh?”
The video shows Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on stage along with Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Health Minister Mangal Pandey during the ceremony.
Demanding accountability from the Bihar government, RJD Spokesperson Ahmad said that CM Nitish Kumar should issue a public apology, claiming that the act had hurt the sentiments of women and minorities.
The controversy arose during an official event where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed appointment letters to 1,283 AYUSH doctors (Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, and Unani) at Samvad Hall in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
(IANS)
