{
  "id": 12128088,
  "title": "Video shows SHO pulling gun during Bihar flood relief, suspended",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/video-shows-sho-pulling-gun-during-bihar-flood-relief-suspended",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T10:24:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/saran-flood-relief-sho-suspended-pistol-video-bihar-10907528/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video showing a station house officer (SHO) brandishing his service pistol during the distribution of relief material in Bihar's flood-affected Saran district has led to his suspension. The officer, Sangram Kumar Singh, is implicated in the footage, which shows him standing atop a pickup truck as people gather in front of it. One individual attempts to retrieve a bag from the truck, prompting the SHO to jump onto the vehicle, warn others to stay back, and then briefly draw his gun and point it at the group. The Saran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) cited this video, noting it exhibited \"gross negligence, indiscipline and arbitrariness\" in the officer's actions. On October 4, Singh was immediately suspended with effect from that date, and he will be temporarily attached to the Saran Police Centre during his suspension. The SSP's office stated that they found prima facie evidence of negligence and indiscipline, and initiated an investigation into the incident. This episode occurs amidst intensified relief operations in flood-stricken Saran, where aid is being air-dropped due to challenging road conditions. Anil Kumar Singh, also known as Appu Singh, died during an airdrop operation on October 2 in Parshurampur, and another person was injured. The cause of Appu Singh's death will be determined through a post-mortem examination, with police claiming there were no external injury marks on his body, and residents' accounts of his death differed. Flooding has impacted a significant portion of Saran, with relief and rescue operations conducted across the district. As of October 3, Indian Air Force helicopters have completed 15 sorties, delivering more than 5,600 dry-ration packets containing over 28 tonnes of food assistance.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "SHO Sangram Kumar Singh suspended for gun brandishing during Bihar flood relief.",
    "Video footage shows officer pointing gun at crowd, exhibiting gross negligence.",
    "Singh suspended with immediate effect, attached to Saran Police Centre during suspension."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "SI suspended for pointing pistol at flood victim during distribution of relief materials in Bihar’s Saran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/si-suspended-for-pointing-pistol-at-flood-victim-during-distribution",
        "published": "2026-10-05T06:47:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "Video shows SHO pulling gun during Bihar flood relief, suspended",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/video-shows-sho-pulling-gun-during-bihar-flood-relief-suspended-12130769",
        "published": "2026-10-05T10:24:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}