More than 50 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods. In Saran district, a commotion broke out at a site where flood relief material was being distributed. During the incident, Maker Police Station SHO Sangram Kumar Singh was seen pointing his service pistol towards people who had gathered to collect relief supplies. A video showing the incident surfaced on social media. The footage showed Singh pointing the pistol towards the crowd during the distribution of flood relief material. Pointing a firearm at people without lawful justification can amount to misuse of police powers and can also create a risk of accidental discharge. Following the incident, senior police officers took cognisance of the matter. Singh was suspended for negligence of duty. The suspension followed the circulation of the video showing him allegedly brandishing his service pistol towards the public. The incident took place as flood-affected residents had gathered to receive relief material in Saran.