Delhi police have taken major action in the brutal assault case on Diwali night in the Hauz Khas area, where a female flower vendor and her teenage brother-in-law were beaten with sticks. Authorities have arrested a total of six individuals in connection with the incident, including four minors. Initial investigations into the case revealed that the violent attack was not driven by any drug mafia pressure, but rather due to a long-standing personal enmity and ongoing dispute within the family.
Details of the Incident and Hospitalization
The distressing event took place on the night of November 8. Thirty-seven-year-old Radha, a resident of Sangam Vihar, runs a flower and garland stall near the Yusuf Sarai bus stand on Aurobindo Marg along with her brother-in-law. On the night of Diwali, a group of people arrived at the spot and launched a brutal assault on both victims using heavy sticks, fleeing the scene after issuing death threats. Following the attack, the injured Radha and her brother-in-law were rushed to Madan Mohan Malवीय Hospital for medical treatment.
Police Action Triggered by Viral CCTV Footage
For several days following the incident, no formal complaint or PCR call had been registered at the local police station. However, the situation escalated rapidly after closed-circuit television footage of the beating spread widely across social media platforms. Initially, discussions on various platforms suggested that the woman was targeted because she refused to sell drugs in the area. Once the video surfaced, the Deputy Commissioner of Police for South Delhi took immediate cognizance, deploying police teams to track down the culprits.
Investigation Uncovers Family Enmity Behind the Attack
Thorough inquiries conducted by the Hauz Khas police station revealed that the attackers were not outsiders or criminal elements, but rather the victim's own relatives. According to police findings, a history of frequent quarrels existed between the primary victim Radha and the accused party, consisting of her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, which ultimately motivated the violent retribution. Taking swift action, police apprehended two primary adult accused, identified as 35-year-old Sony and 22-year-old Usman Naushad, both residents of the Jaitpur area. Additionally, four minors involved in the crime were also taken into custody.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings and Charges
A formal case has been registered against the accused at the Hauz Khas police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including sections 74, 351(2), 79, 110, 3(5), and 61(2). Law enforcement officials stated that the precise role of every individual connected to the episode is being carefully examined, and stringent legal action will be pursued to ensure justice according to the law.
