A shocking incident in the Tanda area of Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh has sparked widespread outrage after a video showing a woman being brutally assaulted went viral on social media. The disturbing footage showed bystanders filming the assault rather than intervening to assist the victim.
The viral video captures a horrifying scene in which several men mercilessly beat the woman with a stick while onlookers record the ordeal on their phones instead of helping her.
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Upon becoming aware of the video, local authorities swiftly responded. Dhar Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Singh stated, “A video was circulating on social media that shows an unknown man beating a woman. As soon as the video went viral, my team took cognizance of the matter and launched a probe. We found out the area where the incident took place.”
The police investigation quickly identified and apprehended the primary suspect, Nirsingh, a resident of Kokri Thana Gandhwani. He is now in custody, and efforts are underway to locate and arrest the other individuals seen in the video.
“This act of violence is reprehensible, and we are committed to ensuring justice for the victim,” added Singh.
The incident from Madhya Pradesh has drawn significant attention as it occurred in the hometown of newly appointed Union Minister Savitri Thakur. Although the minister has not yet issued an official statement, the situation underscores the urgent need for stricter measures to prevent such atrocities against women.
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This incident follows another shocking case in May, where an elderly Dalit couple was allegedly beaten and made to wear garlands of shoes in the Ashok Nagar district of Madhya Pradesh after their son was allegedly involved in an eve-teasing incident.
The recurrent nature of such incidents highlights the pressing need for more effective enforcement of laws protecting women and vulnerable communities in the region.
