New Delhi: A disturbing video has surfaced showing a man dragging, abusing, and assaulting a woman outside the luxurious Shangri-La Eros Hotel on Ashoka Road in the upscale Chanakyapuri area of Delhi. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, has once again ignited widespread outrage and raised serious questions about women’s safety and public security in the national capital.
Viral Video Sparks Nationwide Anger
The shocking footage shows the accused man violently pulling the woman along the road, forcing her to the ground, and issuing chilling threats — one of which was, “Zindagi kharab kar dunga teri…” (“I will ruin your life completely”). Eyewitnesses and initial reports suggest the two were known to each other and had a personal dispute, but the sheer brutality of the assault and its public setting have left the public horrified. 🚨TharGang Again🤦🏻♀️😱
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The video spread rapidly across social media platforms, triggering a wave of condemnation. Viewers were appalled as the man’s violent behavior and verbal abuse painted a disturbing picture of aggression and intimidation. His repeated use of threatening and degrading language indicated a deliberate attempt to terrorize and humiliate the victim.
Police Launch Probe, FIR Registered
Following the public outcry, the Delhi Police swiftly registered a First Information Report (FIR) based on the video evidence and the woman’s testimony. Officials confirmed that charges of assault and criminal intimidation have been filed, and a search for the accused is currently underway.
Authorities stated that the visual evidence was strong and that the suspect would face strict legal action once apprehended. “The investigation will be thorough and fast-tracked. The safety of women in public spaces remains a top priority,” a senior police official said.
Renewed Debate on Women’s Safety
The location of the assault — just outside a five-star hotel in one of Delhi’s most secure areas — has intensified public concern. Many citizens and activists argue that if such acts can occur in the heart of the capital, it reflects a deeper systemic failure in ensuring women’s security.
Experts and women’s rights groups have urged the government and law enforcement agencies to strengthen preventive measures, including increased surveillance, rapid-response mechanisms, and stricter enforcement of harassment and assault laws.
Call for Stronger Accountability
This incident has once again exposed the glaring gaps in public safety and raised urgent questions about Delhi’s law and order situation. Citizens have demanded swift justice for the victim and harsher penalties for perpetrators of gender-based violence.
Authorities now face growing pressure to track down the accused swiftly and ensure a speedy trial to set an example that such appalling acts of violence will not go unpunished.
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