New Delhi: A horrifying incident of public abuse has rocked Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh district, where three individuals, including the victim’s husband, have been apprehended by the police. This appalling act, which was recorded on camera, has ignited outrage.
Husband among the accused
In a distressing turn of events, Rajasthan Police has taken into custody three individuals, among them Kana Meena, who is the husband of the victim. The shocking incident unfolded publicly, causing widespread condemnation.
Here is what happened?
The ordeal reportedly transpired on a fateful Monday. The victim, who entered matrimony just last year, found herself subjected to brutal physical abuse at the hands of her husband and in-laws. The perpetrators accused her of eloping with a man from the neighborhood, triggering the violent episode.
The video of the incident has surfaced across social media platforms. An X user Megh Updates posted the video and details of the shocking incident that occured. The caption of the video read, “Shocking Pratapgarh, Rajasthan- Massive outrage on social media after video of a woman stripped naked by a group of men (family of inlaws) for having an alleged love affair has gone viral on social media. People choosed to record instead of helping.”
Shocking 🤬
Pratapgarh, Rajasthan- Massive outrage on social media after video of a woman stripped naked by a group of men (family of inlaws) for having an alleged love affair has gone viral on social media.
People choosed to record instead of helpingpic.twitter.com/9s4BJSC1Vz— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) September 1, 2023
Legal action pursued
A case has been formally registered against ten individuals, encompassing charges under sections 294 (obscene act), 354 (assaulting women), 365 (kidnapping) of the Indian Penal Code, and section 67 (transmitting obscene material) of the Information Technology Act. The legal system is swiftly moving to address this disturbing incident.
This shocking incident underscores the importance of raising awareness about such crimes and the urgency of taking swift and effective legal action against the perpetrators.