02.07.2026 10:50
A police officer entered a café in India that did not have a night work permit and, while customers were present, used a baton to smash the counter, glass panels, and products, trashing the place. This violent act of property damage in response to a simple administrative violation was captured on camera, sparking widespread criticism on social media as "vandalism." Attention now turns to a possible investigation into the officers involved.
A police raid on a cafe in India, on the grounds that it did not have a license to remain open during nighttime hours, has taken over social media with images of violence. In the moments captured on security camera, a police officer is seen intentionally damaging the counter, windows, and products with a baton.
According to security camera footage, the incident occurred around 01:48 AM. A uniformed police officer entered the cafe while customers were seated and service was ongoing, committing a rare act of violence.
Heading directly to the counter area with a long baton, the officer targeted the counter without any verbal warning. Amidst the shocked and fearful looks of customers, the police officer shattered the glass partitions on the counter, beverages believed to belong to customers, and other items with violent blows.
DISPROPORTIONATE FORCE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION
According to available information, the primary reason for the raid was that the establishment continued to operate close to 02:00 AM and did not have the necessary night-time work license for those hours. However, the police's act of directly damaging property and creating terror in the venue, instead of applying a simple administrative procedure or a fine, drew significant backlash.
The footage includes moments where some customers panic and stand up, while others record the officer's disproportionate intervention moment by moment with their mobile phones.
OUTCRY OVER "POLICE VIOLENCE" ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After the security camera footage rapidly spread on social media, the Indian police's attitude became the target of criticism. Thousands of users described the police's behavior as "vandalism" and "abuse of power," noting that the guardians of the law were breaking the law.
Following the outrage caused by the footage, the public is eagerly waiting to see whether an administrative investigation will be launched against the police officers involved in the incident.