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Video Surfaces: Men Beat Teen Suspected of Theft
2 Nov
Summary
- Two men arrested for assaulting an 18-year-old on theft suspicion.
- A video shows the youth being slapped and hit with slippers.
- The accused tied the youth with a rope and held him captive.
In Sidhauli town of Shahjahanpur district, police have registered an FIR against two individuals, Karan (29) and Nitin (26), for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old youth. The assault reportedly took place on suspicion of theft within a local market. A video of the incident has surfaced online, showing the youth being subjected to physical abuse, including slaps and blows with slippers.
The video further depicts the accused lifting the youth and slamming him to the ground. The situation escalated as the youth was allegedly tied with a rope and held captive by the two men. He was later handed over to his family. Police have taken Karan and Nitin into custody and initiated preventive measures.
Authorities have confirmed that the two men assaulted the youth based on accusations of theft. An investigation into the matter is currently underway by the Sidhauli police station in-charge, Ravindra Kumar. Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses.
