Madhya Pradesh: Incidents of violence against women in India are reported with alarming frequency, often dominating headlines and fuelling public debate and online outrage. However, a viral video from Madhya Pradesh has compelled social media users to confront a less discussed reality—that abuse is not confined to one gender, and male victims of domestic violence often remain unseen and unheard.
A disturbing video currently circulating on X allegedly shows a man from Satna district documenting physical abuse he claims to have suffered at the hands of his wife. While the authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified, the clip has triggered widespread discussion due to its disturbing visuals and the questions it raises.
The video, reportedly recorded using a hidden camera, shows the man lying motionless on a bed as a woman, identified as his wife in online posts, sits on top of him and repeatedly slaps him with both hands. The man offers little resistance and, at one point, appears to lose consciousness.
What has unsettled viewers further is the apparent inaction of others present in the room. The footage shows at least two individuals witnessing the alleged assault. One woman briefly attempts to intervene before stepping back, while a man enters the room, observes the situation, and leaves without intervening. Enduring constant wife abuse, an Indian man hid a camera at home to record it. After sharing the viral footage online, netizens flooded calls urging police to protect him and extend support.pic.twitter.com/3FcgkVLIYt
Allegations of Prolonged Abuse
According to captions accompanying the video, the man began recording the incident after enduring sustained physical and emotional abuse. He is also heard alleging that his wife threatened to implicate him in false legal cases if he attempted to report the violence or seek help.
No official police statement has been issued so far regarding the incident, and it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been registered.
Online Reactions and Calls for Accountability
The video has sparked intense reactions online, with many users demanding police intervention and legal protection for the man. Several questioned why cases involving male victims of domestic violence often fail to receive the same level of urgency or empathy.
“Abuse has many faces. All of them are ugly,” one user commented. Another wrote, “The idea of ‘believe all victims’ seems to vanish when the victim is a man.”
Some reactions attempted to mask discomfort with humour, but the underlying sentiment across platforms reflected anger and concern over societal attitudes toward male victims.
A Broader Conversation
Beyond the immediate incident, the video has reignited a larger debate about how domestic violence is perceived, reported and addressed in India. Experts have long pointed out that social stigma, lack of legal recognition and fear of ridicule often prevent men from reporting abuse.
The clip has raised uncomfortable but necessary questions about who is believed, who receives support, and whether existing systems are equipped to protect all victims of domestic violence—regardless of gender.
As the video continues to circulate, calls are growing for authorities to examine the matter and for society to broaden its understanding of abuse, ensuring that no victim is dismissed or ignored.
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