Retired Sub-Inspector’s Daughter-in-Law Lands in Trouble After Filming ‘Singham’-Style Reel in SP’s Chair; Auraiya Police Issue Stern Warning

A woman has landed in hot water due to her obsession with creating social media reels. She went viral after filming a reel set to a Bollywood song while sitting in the Superintendent of Police’s (SP) own chair inside the auditorium of the Auraiya district SP’s office in Uttar Pradesh. The police administration took immediate notice after the video—which was deemed a violation of the sanctity of a government office—went viral. Ultimately, the woman was compelled to publicly admit her mistake and apologize; she also had to delete her Instagram account, which boasted 16,000 followers.

Last Tuesday, a farewell ceremony for retired police personnel was held at the main auditorium of the Auraiya SP’s office. In addition to the district’s top police officials, retired personnel and their families were in attendance. Once the event concluded and everyone had left, the hall was empty.

Seizing this opportunity, the daughter-in-law of a retired Sub-Inspector stepped onto the stage and sat directly in the Superintendent of Police’s chair. She then filmed a reel set to a popular Bollywood song, spinning the chair in a ‘Singham’-style manner. She also posed smilingly for the camera before posting the video to her Instagram account.

The video went viral instantly. Filming a reel inside a government office—specifically in the chair of the district’s highest-ranking police officer—sparked outrage among some netizens, who slammed the act as a “breach of administrative discipline” and a “violation of the police force’s dignity.” Many tagged the Auraiya Police, demanding action be taken.

Upon noticing the matter, Auraiya SP Abhishek Bharti ordered an investigation. The inquiry revealed that the video had been filmed secretly after the event had ended and in the absence of the officials.

As the controversy escalated, the woman and her father-in-law—the retired Sub-Inspector—admitted their mistake to the police. In both written and video statements, they clarified that they had no intention of undermining the dignity of the police department, stating that the incident occurred unintentionally amidst the excitement of social media activity. As an act of atonement, the woman did not stop at merely deleting the video; she also deleted her entire Instagram account, which had 16,000 followers.

Superintendent of Police Abhishek Bharti stated, “This incident was not a criminal conspiracy but occurred due to ignorance. The woman and her family have admitted their mistake; therefore, they have been let off with a stern warning for the future.” At the same time, he clarified, “Such activities within government offices or premises will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”

This incident starkly highlights how, in the era of Reels and short-form videos, the obsession with going viral on social media is challenging official discipline and protocols. According to the administration, the misuse of government property and official status—whether driven by impulse or the desire to gain followers—can amount to a punishable offense.

Observers believe that this firm stance taken by the Auraiya police will serve as a deterrent against similar incidents in the future.