In Berhampur, Odisha, due to old rivalry, 5 miscreants publicly beat a couple with sticks. After the video went viral, the police have registered a case and identified the accused.
BhaIn recent times, such incidents have come to light in many cities of the country, which are flouting law and order. The miscreants take over the streets, defying the police and the system. Now a similar video has surfaced from Berhampur, Odisha, which is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In the video, some boys are brutally beating a husband and wife in the middle of the road and the people present around are just watching the spectacle. About five miscreants are seen beating the couple badly with bamboo sticks.
Terror of miscreants on the road
The attack took place on Giri Road, one of the busiest areas of Berhampur. In the video, many vehicles and pedestrians are seen coming and going on the road. Some people are making videos of this incident, while some are passing by as if nothing has happened. All the while, the attackers continue to beat the man who has fallen on the road with bamboo sticks. To save the husband, the wife lies down on him, but the miscreants continue to beat both of them. In the video, a motorcycle is also seen lying on the road near the couple.
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Reason: Old rivalry
According to a Times of India report, the husband and wife, who were badly injured in the attack, were later taken to MKCG Medical College Hospital. The report says that the injuries of both are not serious. Police said that the accused have been identified and they will be caught soon. The name of the victim is Umesh Rath and the attackers also beat up his wife. Police said that the fight was the result of a group dispute and there was old enmity between the two parties. In this case, a case has been registered against more than five people including Ashish Sahu and Mukesh Sahu.
Where is the rule of law?
After the video went viral, people got angry on social media. Users raised questions on the lax attitude of law and order. Many people asked why no one showed courage even when such an incident happened in broad daylight. Some alleged that now the cities are ruled by miscreants and the police have become mere spectators. Some users also said that the job of the police is not just to register a case after the incident, but to prevent such incidents. One user commented that criminals have lost the fear of law, that is why such crimes are increasing.