Watch: Postman Tears Passport Over Refusal to Pay Rs 500 Bribe in Viral Video

Lucknow: In a shocking incident, a postman tore the main page of a citizen's passport after he refused to pay a ₹500 bribe.  

The incident, which took place in a post office, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about corruption in public services.

Watch the viral video:

The video shared on X, shows the fight began when the resident approached the postman for assistance with his passport application. The postman reportedly demanded a bribe of ₹500 for expedited processing. When the resident declined to pay, the postman and the man stuck in heated argument.

In a moment of frustration, the postman allegedly tore the main page of the passport, which is essential for identification and travel.

The affected individual lodged a formal complaint against the postman, detailing the incident and the damage to his passport. Authorities have since launched an investigation into the matter and are reviewing the CCTV footage from the post office to gather more evidence.

The video quickly went viral and received a lot of criticism on social media. Many users condemned the postman’s actions and called for stronger actions against corruption in public services.