New Delhi: In a shocking turn of events, a resident of Sanath Nagar in Hyderabad was caught on camera physically assaulting an employee of the local electricity department over unpaid bills. The incident occurred on Thursday, and the video of the fight has quickly spread across social media platforms.How violence escalatedThe fight began when two contract workers from the electricity department, a line inspector and a meter reader, visited Kabir Nagar in Motinagar. Their routine task was to check the meter readings at various residences. When they arrived at one particular house, then they got to know that the resident had accumulated over ₹6,000 in unpaid electricity bills.The employees informed the resident about the outstanding dues, and after the resident reportedly refused to settle the amount, the team proceeded to disconnect the power supply to the house. This action was in line with departmental policy for handling overdue payments.The disconnection of power led to a heated argument between the resident and the electricity staff. In a fit of rage, the resident began attacking the electricity employee, using his fists to deliver a series of blows. The assault resulted in noticeable injuries to the employee, who was left battered by the confrontation.Social media backlashThe video of the attack, which was captured by a local and shared widely online, has generated a flurry of reactions from the public. Many social media users have expressed their disapproval of the violence. In response to the incident, the Sanath Nagar police have launched an investigation to address the violent attack. Watch the video here:
