Srinagar, Aug. 30 -- A recent video purportedly showed a traffic policeman slapping a civilian during a document checking drive in Srinagar. The incident has reignited public outrage over the long-standing problem of the misuse of authority by some members of the traffic police. While the administration has ordered a fact-finding inquiry, everyone knows that incident is far from an isolated case. Rather, it is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted culture of impunity that exists within sections of the traffic enforcement system. For years, civilians across various parts of Jammu and Kashmir have been complaining of high-handed behaviour, arbitrary fines, verbal abuse, and, at times, even physical assault during routine traffic checks. At ti...