New Delhi: A shocking incident has emerged from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, where a man has been caught on camera brutally assaulting his elderly parents on the streets. The disturbing video, which has widely surfaced on social media, shows Mohammad Ashraf Wani physically attacking his parents, Taja Begum and Ghulam Ahmad Wani. The footage has led to widespread public outrage and demands for stringent action against the perpetrator.The video captures Mohammad Ashraf Wani in a violent confrontation with his parents. In the footage, he is seen dismounting his bike and attacking his mother and father. He uses his footwear to hit them aggressively while they are standing with their luggage. During the altercation, Mohammad also kicks his father. The elderly couple, clearly distressed and shocked, attempt to shield themselves from their sons brutal actions. The violence is so intense that Mohammads shirt is torn by the end of the confrontation.Video surfaces on social mediaThe incident in Srinagar, captured in this viral video, is a tragic reflection of how far we have fallen. A son mercilessly beating his parents serves as a stark reminder that Qayamat may not be far. Our faith teaches us that a father is the gateway to Jannah, and 1/2 pic.twitter.com/S7nImyg5kM— Pirzada Shakir (@pzshakir6) September 7, 2024Reason for assault remains unclearThe exact reasons behind the violent assault and Mohammads refusal to allow his parents into his home for the past year are still unclear. The situation came to light when Taja Begum, one of the victims, approached the police on Saturday and filed a formal complaint. She has reported the ongoing abuse and her desperate situation, drawing the authorities attention to their plight.FIR registered against accusedFollowing the viral spread of the video and Tajas complaint, the local police have taken significant action. Mohammad Ashraf Wani has been booked under various sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), including Section 74 (assault or use of criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), Section 126(2) (wrongful restraint), and Section 351(2) (criminal intimidation). A formal case, FIR number 77 of 2024, has been registered at the Nowgam police station.
