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

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

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

Watch viral video:

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

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

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

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