A deeply disturbing video that surfaced on social media from Jabalpur has triggered widespread outrage and prompted immediate police action. The clip shows a young man being subjected to a brutal and humiliating assault, stripped and beaten with slippers by a group of individuals.
Graphic Details of the Viral Assault
The 47-second video, which spread rapidly across various social media platforms, captures a harrowing scene. A group of young men is seen assaulting a victim, focusing blows below his waist, while one of them records the entire act. The identity of the victim, who endured this public humiliation and violence, remains unknown as he has not yet come forward to file a formal complaint.
Police swiftly moved to trace the origin of the video. Investigations revealed that the clip was initially uploaded from a social media account belonging to a local youth named Pramod. It was later shared by another key accused, identified as Nikky Thakur. The footage clearly shows Thakur, along with four other associates, participating in the assault.
Police Identify Notorious Accused and Launch Probe
Taking serious cognizance of the viral content, the Jabalpur police have identified the perpetrators and initiated a detailed investigation. According to Satish Jhariya, the control room in-charge, the main accused, Nikky Thakur, was identified from the video. Thakur is originally a resident of Satna but currently lives in Mandwa Basti, which falls under the limits of the Gorakhpur police station.
Police records indicate that Thakur is not a first-time offender. He has more than half a dozen criminal cases already registered against him, painting a picture of a habitual offender. Authorities are now working to locate the victim and ascertain the exact location where this horrific incident took place, as the video surfaced within the Adhartal police station limits but the crime may have occurred elsewhere.
Past Crimes and Ongoing Investigation
Further revelations by the police suggest a pattern of violent behavior by the accused group. SDOP Adhartal Rajeshwari Kaurav stated that Nikky Thakur and his associates were allegedly involved in a stone-pelting incident in Nirbhay Nagar just 3 to 4 days ago. This adds to the gravity of the current situation and the urgent need for their apprehension.
An examination of Thakur's social media profile adds another dimension to his persona. His Instagram profile picture reportedly shows him posing with a liquor bottle and knives, which the police are noting as part of their investigation. With public anger mounting online, the police have assured that the case is being treated with the utmost seriousness. Dedicated teams have been deployed to track down and arrest all the accused seen in the video. A formal First Information Report (FIR) will be registered once the crime scene is conclusively confirmed.
The incident has once again highlighted the alarming use of social media to broadcast acts of violence and the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling such digitally-fueled crimes. The Jabalpur police's prompt response in identifying the accused is a critical first step, but the search for the victim and the final confirmation of the location remain pivotal to delivering justice.
