Hyderabad, July 30: A young man in Hyderabad was arrested for kissing and hugging a police official during the Bonalu festival celebrations in Telangana on Sunday. According to details by Police, the 28-year-old man works at a private bank and has been charged with assault for the offence. Reports inform that the man was allegedly in an inebriated condition at the time of the incident which happened Sunday night. In a video of the incident that went viral on social media, people are seen dancing on the road. Drunk Woman And Partner Misbehave With Delhi Traffic Police Officials in Mayapuri; Watch Video.

In the middle of the celebrations, a man hugs and kisses a police official passing by, following which the policeman is seen immediately pushing the man aside and slapping him. As soon as the incident was reported, the man was charged with assault and was taken to police custody. It must be noted that Bonalu is an annual festival of Telangana and is celebrated with great gaiety and enthusiasm across the state. Goddess Mahakali is worshiped during the festival. These Dancing Traffic Policemen From India Remind You No Job is Easy But Can Be Enjoyed, Watch Videos.

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Police informed that a probe has been initiated into the matter. The preliminary investigation states that the man, who kissed the cop, who works in a private bank. According to reports, Nallakunta Police Station Inspector K Muralidhar said they have registered a case under IPC section 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) against the banker and took him into custody on Monday.

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