Man assaults woman outside Punjab temple; FIR filed after video goes viral
A video of a man allegedly assaulting a woman protester outside a temple in Punjab’s Kapurthala has sparked outrage on social media, leading the police to investigate and file a First Information Report (FIR), according to reports. The incident took place on August 12 outside the Mata Shri Bhadrakali temple. Footage shows the man repeatedly hitting the woman with his shoe and kicking her, despite efforts by devotees and passersby to intervene.
The police have identified the accused as Vikas Sharma, a resident of Sheikhpur who operates a shop near the temple. Investigators believe the altercation stemmed from a dispute over Sharma's motorcycle parked outside the temple, which some children allegedly damaged while playing. Sharma is accused of responding to the incident by assaulting the woman.
Despite not seeking police assistance, the viral video prompted authorities to file an FIR under relevant laws. The woman's family and the state Women’s Commission, along with the Human Rights Core Committee, have called for stringent legal action against those responsible. Further police action will follow legal protocols.
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