A woman in Kanpur's Bilhaur area publicly assaulted a man for allegedly harassing her 14-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in a local market. The mother, after catching the accused, knocked him to the ground and delivered a series of blows, including slipper strikes, kicks, and punches.
Viral Video Captures the Assault
A bystander recorded the entire incident on a mobile phone. The video, which has since gone viral on social media, shows the woman punching the man ten times and kicking him in eight different ways within a span of 34 seconds. The man was allegedly trying to molest the girl when the mother intervened.
Sequence of Events
The woman and her daughter had gone to the Bilhaur market when the accused man allegedly harassed the girl. The daughter raised an alarm, prompting her mother to act. The mother caught hold of the man, knocked him to the ground, and proceeded to beat him with slippers, kicks, and punches. A crowd gathered at the scene, and some individuals attempted to intervene.
Police Response
Bilhaur kotwali in-charge Sudhir Kumar stated that no written complaint has been received from either party so far. He added that the viral video is being investigated and that action will be taken upon receiving a written complaint.
Public Reaction
The video has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many praising the mother's swift action while others debate the legality of her actions. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about women's safety in public spaces.
