Amritsar Assault: Woman Slaps, Drags 5-Year-Old Girl; CCTV Footage Surfaces
A five-year-old girl with a leg mobility issue was allegedly assaulted and dragged on a street in Amritsar's Dharampura area. Captured by local surveillance cameras, the incident has prompted outrage and a formal police investigation after local residents intervened to rescue the child.
A nearly five-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by a woman in Amritsar's Dharampura area near Joda Phatak, with CCTV footage showing the woman repeatedly slapping the child, knocking her to the ground and dragging her towards a house. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday evening and has prompted the girl's family to approach the police, TOI reported.
The footage has since circulated widely, showing the child being confronted in the middle of the road. According to reports, the girl's mother attempted to intervene but was allegedly threatened and pushed away during the incident. Amritsar: Husband Installs GPS Tracker on Wife’s Scooter, Catches Her With Another Man in Hotel Room (Watch Video).
Woman Slaps, Drags 5-Year-Old Girl in Amritsar
CCTV footage circulating on social media captures a shocking incident from Amritsar, triggering widespread anger online.
The viral video, shared heavily across platforms like Instagram shows distressing visuals that have sparked intense public outrage.
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CCTV Captures Alleged Assault
According to the available footage and reports, the woman is seen repeatedly hitting the young girl before pulling her along the road towards her house. The child was reportedly returning home after going out to purchase some items when the incident occurred. Local residents subsequently intervened and rescued her from the woman. The circumstances that led to the confrontation are still being investigated. Punjab: Man Hangs From Crane To Rescue Bird Trapped in Dangling Wires, Video of Incident Goes Viral.
Girl's Mother Allegedly Attacked
Reports said the girl's mother rushed to the spot after learning that her daughter was being assaulted. The woman allegedly misbehaved with and threatened the mother, who fell to the ground during the confrontation. Neighbours then intervened and helped separate the child from the woman. The girl was reportedly injured in the incident, according to her family.
Family Seeks Police Action
The girl's family has approached police and sought legal action against the woman. Police are expected to examine the CCTV footage and statements from the family and local residents as part of the investigation. The incident has also raised concerns among residents in the area, particularly because the alleged assault took place in a public space.
Claims About Woman's Mental Health
Some local reports have carried claims from residents that the woman may have mental-health-related problems. However, these claims have not been independently established, and a person's medical or mental-health status should not be inferred from the reported incident.
The investigation will be important in establishing the circumstances behind the assault, the exact nature of the injuries and the legal action warranted based on the evidence. Police action and any formal charges against the woman are expected to follow the ongoing inquiry.
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