Guwahati Viral Video: BJP Youth Leader Abhilash Dutta Booked for Assaulting Man on Road
A video purportedly showing an alleged assault involving BJP youth leader Abhilash Dutta has gone viral on social media, prompting police action in Assam's Guwahati.
A video purportedly showing an alleged assault involving BJP youth leader Abhilash Dutta has gone viral on social media, prompting police action in Assam's Guwahati.
Following the circulation of the video, a man lodged an FIR at Latasil Police Station, alleging that Dutta assaulted him after a road-related altercation. The complainant also accused the BJP youth leader of issuing death threats after the FIR was registered.
The authenticity of the viral video has not been independently verified.
Alleged Assault After Road Altercation
According to the complaint, the incident took place after the complainant's vehicle allegedly overtook Dutta's vehicle, leading to an argument between the two. BJP Leader Anil Shrivastava Booked After Woman Doctor Alleges ‘Bad Touch’, Threats at MP Hospital (Video).
The complainant alleged that Dutta physically assaulted him during the altercation.
Death Threat Allegation
The FIR further alleges that Dutta threatened the complainant with serious consequences, including death threats, after the police complaint was filed.
Viral Video Shows Alleged Assault by BJP Youth Leader Abhilash Dutta
The complaint also claims that Dutta often introduces himself in public as a close associate of a young BJP MLA.
Police Investigation Underway
Police have registered the FIR and begun an investigation into the allegations. Officials are expected to examine the viral video, record statements and gather other evidence as part of the probe. Delhi Molestation Case: Northeast Women Molested and Assaulted Outside Club in National Capital.
There was no immediate response from Abhilash Dutta regarding the allegations.
The allegations in the FIR remain under investigation, and the authenticity of the viral video has not been independently verified.
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