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Diwali Fury: Flower Seller Attacked Over Dispute
12 Nov
Summary
- Six individuals apprehended after a video of an assault circulated online.
- The attackers were allegedly relatives involved in a dispute.
- Victims received medical treatment after the attack on Diwali night.
Six individuals, including four minors, have been apprehended after a video surfaced on social media depicting a flower seller being violently assaulted near the Yusuf Sarai bus stand. The incident occurred on the intervening night of Diwali. Authorities identified the apprehended individuals as Soni (35) and Usman (22), both residents of Jaitpur, along with four children in conflict with the law. Police reports indicate that both Soni and Usman have prior criminal involvements.
The case gained public attention when footage emerged showing Radha (37), who operates a flower stall near the bus stand, being attacked by a group. The video captured assailants, some with covered faces, repeatedly striking her with sticks, with one allegedly throwing a brick. Radha's relatives, including a minor, who attempted to rescue her also faced assault before the attackers fled.
The injured parties were transported to Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital for medical attention. A case has been formally registered by the police under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and further investigations are currently in progress.
