India, Dec. 16 -- A Delhi Traffic Police head constable has reportedly been suspended after a purported video showing him assaulting a taxi driver in the Paharganj area went viral on social media, police said on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 3 pm on December 14 near Paharganj, PTI news agency reported, quoting police. The confrontation reportedly began after an argument between the traffic personnel and the taxi driver over the issuance of a traffic challan.

"An argument broke out between the traffic police personnel and the car driver over a challan. When the driver attempted to leave the spot, a scuffle ensued," a senior police officer said, reported the news agency.

During the altercation, the head constable allegedly assaul...