Hyderabad, Oct. 16 -- A Bengaluru traffic constable was suspended after he allegedly slapped a biker during his duty hours.

The constable identified as Mallikarjuna Thel was attached to the Madiwala traffic police station in southern Bengaluru. A video of the incident is doing rounds on 'X.'

"Accountability and respect go hand in hand. Action has been taken against the staff for misbehaviour." Gopal M Byakod, DCP (South, Traffic) wrote in an 'X' post, reposting the video.

According to Deccan Herald, Byakod confirmed that the constable has been placed under suspension pending an enquiry.

The incident reportedly took place on October 13, when the rider entered a one-way road near Madiwala.

In the purported video, two traffic policemen ...