UP News: In a shocking incident that has captured widespread attention on social media, a 30-year-old man was arrested by Greater Noida police for allegedly assaulting a 28-year-old woman in a high-rise society within the Dadri police station jurisdiction. The incident, which was recorded and circulated on platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter), prompted immediate police action after the disturbing footage went viral.Disturbing footage sparks outrageThe video, lasting only 18 seconds, shows a man in a striped t-shirt and shorts violently grabbing a woman by her hair and slapping her multiple times. Eyewitnesses reported that when locals attempted to intervene, the assailant hurled insults and fled the scene. Notably, his t-shirt appeared to be torn during the confrontation, indicating the altercations intensity.Alert: Video from Noidas Omaxe Palm Green society where the man beating up the woman is identified as Surya, who is accused of assault in many cases of past and yet manages to escapes everytime from@noidapolice due to his influence.He repeatedly slaps the woman @DCP_Noida pic.twitter.com/GjxOB3pSYC— Simran (@SimranBabbar_05) November 2, 2024With millions of views and shares across social media, the video has drawn significant outrage from the public, prompting the police to take swift action.Police response and arrestAccording to Sujeet Upadhayay, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Dadri police station, the police acted suo-moto based on the viral video. After verifying the incident with other residents of the society, they identified the accused as Surya Bhadana, a resident of Omaxe Palm Green in Dadri.The SHO noted, “The video is 10 days old, and the woman is a resident of Delhi. Both individuals were known to each other for the last eight years, having graduated together from Delhi University.” Despite the severity of the attack, the woman had not yet filed an official complaint. Police stated, “We called the woman for a statement, and so far she didnt make any complaint.” The accused has been arrested under Section 170 of the BNS.Community reactionsThe incident has sparked conversations about the safety of women and the responsibility of bystanders during such violent encounters. The polices proactive measures have been praised, yet many are calling for further action to ensure the safety and rights of women in the community. As investigations continue, authorities are emphasizing the importance of addressing such assaults and ensuring that victims feel empowered to report incidents of violence.
