Police in Haldwani have started an investigation after a 28-second video showing a young man repeatedly slapping a young woman near MBPG College on Nainital Road circulated widely on social media.
The incident reportedly took place on a footpath near the college. The video shows the woman opposing the man as he continues to slap her. A person present at the location recorded the incident, after which the footage was circulated online.
Police examine CCTV footage
The matter came to the police’s attention after the video spread on social media on Thursday. Authorities have begun checking CCTV camera footage from the area to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Haldwani SP City Harbans Singh said the surveillance team is also tracing where the video was first circulated. The police investigation is ongoing, and no further verified details about the people shown in the video were provided.
Conclusion
Police are examining CCTV footage and tracing the video’s circulation after footage of a young woman being repeatedly slapped near MBPG College in Haldwani spread online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident reportedly happen?
It reportedly happened on a footpath near MBPG College on Nainital Road in Haldwani.
Q. What does the video show?
The 28-second video appears to show a young man repeatedly slapping a young woman while she protests.
Q. When did the video circulate widely?
The video circulated widely on social media on Thursday.
Q. What action has the police taken?
Police have started an investigation and are examining CCTV footage from the area.
Q. What is the surveillance team checking?
The surveillance team is tracing where the video was first circulated online.
