Patna (Bihar) [India], April 12 (HBTV): The Indian Army has taken strong exception to the reported maltreatment and arrest of a serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and his wife by police personnel from the Telhara Police Station in Bihar. The Army stated that the JCO was later released following its intervention.

The incident occurred late on the night of April 9, when the JCO, who was on leave, and his wife were allegedly picked up from their residence by the police. The JCO was reportedly subjected to physical assault and placed under arrest.

'Army authorities have taken serious note of maltreatment of a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army and his wife, while on leave. The couple were picked up by Telhara police station, Bihar, from the JCO's residence in the middle of the night on April 9, 2025. The JCO was beaten up by the police and put under arrest,' Surya Command, the Central Command of the Indian Army, posted on X.

Following intervention by Army authorities, the JCO was released. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the local Army formation met with the Director General of Police (DGP) of Bihar, who responded by suspending the Station House Officer (SHO) involved in the incident and ordering an Inspector General (IG)-level inquiry.

'Police authorities on insistence of the Army responded swiftly and the JCO has since been released. GOC of the local Army formation met DG Police, Bihar who immediately suspended the SHO and ordered an IG level inquiry,' the Army said.

The Bihar DGP assured the Army of a fair investigation and firm action against those responsible.

'The DGP Bihar has assured full cooperation to take action against the culprits and to ensure an impartial investigation. In the interim, Officer Commanding of Army unit has met the JCO and family at their residence to enquire their well-being,' the Army stated.

(ANI)