Couple publicly assaulted by the boyfriend's parents in Uttar Pradesh; police intervene
Viral Video Shows Brutal Public Thrashing of Young Couple in Kanpur
In a shocking turn of events, a viral video has surfaced showing a 21-year-old man and his 19-year-old girlfriend being brutally attacked by the man's parents in Kanpur. The incident, taking place at the Ramgopal intersection under Gujaini police station area, has sparked outrage and legal concerns.
On Friday, the young couple was having chowmein when the man's parents, Shivkaran and Sushila, arrived at the scene. Disapproving of their relationship, these parents began physically assaulting both the man and his girlfriend. In the video, Sushila can be seen hitting the couple and grabbing the woman's hair, while Rohit's father slaps him with a slipper.
Local residents and passers-by tried to intervene, but the couple managed to escape on a two-wheeler. The police have intervened and separated the parties after counseling, having declared that "further necessary legal action" will be taken. Charges have not been specified yet, but assault and public disorder statutes are likely applicable. The IPC sections like Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and Section 354 (assault to outrage modesty) may apply, depending on the girlfriend’s testimony.
Society's reaction to this incident has been one of condemnation, with public outrage on social media demanding strict legal consequences for the parents. The act highlights community disapproval of violence and places broader issues regarding inter-caste or unauthorized relationships in conservative communities under the spotlight.
As the investigation continues, the incident has reignited debates about parental authority and individual freedoms in India. Although conservative values persist, the need for respect and protection of individuals' rights remains undeniable.
- The viral video, showing a brutal attack on a young couple in Kanpur, has led to widespread condemnation on social media.
- In the video, Sushila, the man's mother, was seen physically assaulting the couple, while her husband, Shivkaran, slapped the man with a slipper.
- The general news, entertainment, and crime-and-justice sectors have all covered this incident, highlighting broader issues regarding inter-caste or unauthorized relationships in conservative communities.
- The police have intervened in the incident, separating the parties after counseling, and have stated that further legal action will be taken, with potential charges including assault and public disorder statutes as well as Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and Section 354 (assault to outrage modesty) based on the girlfriend’s testimony.
