One arrested after Dalit youth assaulted and paraded half-naked in Ludhiana village
Ludhiana (PTI): A young Dalit man was assaulted and paraded half-naked with his face forcibly shaved and blackened after his friend eloped with a woman in a village here, police said on Sunday.
A viral video of the incident, which happened at Seeda village on the outskirts of Ludhiana on Tuesday, has sparked widespread outrage.
One person has been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are on to nab others involved, police added.
According to police, Harjot Singh was targeted by the woman's family after they suspected him of helping the couple elope. Harjot's friend and the woman is said to have solemnised their marriage on June 19, following which tensions persisted in the village.
On Tuesday, Harjot was at a salon when some men barged in, dragged him out and brutally assaulted him. They forcibly shaved off his beard and moustache, blackened his face, tore his clothes and paraded him semi-naked through the streets while hurling casteist slurs. The men also filmed the act and circulated it on social media, police said.
The attackers have been identified as Gurpreet alias Gopa, Simranjeet Singh alias Simma, Sandeep alias Sam, Rajveer, and Ramandeep alias Kaka, they added.
An FIR was registered on Saturday under Sections 115(2), 127(2) and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as the provisions of the IT Act and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Inspector Paramdeep Singh of Meharban police station confirmed that Simranjeet Singh has been arrested. He said all the remaining accused will be brought to book soon.
"This is not just a case of physical assault. It is a brutal attack on human dignity. We are investigating the matter thoroughly," said a senior police official.
The victim's family has demanded justice and maximum punishment for the accused.
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Odisha man dressed as ‘Spiderman’ fined ₹15,000 for performing dangerous stunts on busy road
Rourkela: A man in Odisha’s Rourkela donning a ‘Spiderman’ costume, performed stunts on a busy road, was fined for ₹15,000 for multiple traffic violations, according to a report by India Today.
Traffic police caught the youth after he was seen over speeding and struggling to control his bike. He used a modified silencer that created a deafening noise. His vehicle was seized and he was fined for reckless driving, riding without a helmet and using an illegal exhaust.
Videos of the incident went viral on social media, with some found humor in the "Spider-Man stunt.” Others criticised it as irresponsible and dangerous.
Police later issued a statement noting that traffic laws apply to everyone, “Trying to play a hero on the road endangers not just you but others as well,” an officer said.
Locals supported the strict action, stressing that public roads are not meant for dangerous antics, even under the guise of entertainment.
