A deeply disturbing video from Raisen district in Madhya Pradesh has left people shaken. Two young men suspected of stealing a motor were tied up, tortured and given electric shocks, with visuals showing them writhing in pain, screaming loudly and pleading for mercy. The moment the video spread across social media, it triggered outrage, pulling in sharp reactions from political and social circles alike.
How the ordeal began over a theft suspicion
The video making the rounds online is said to be a few days old. The trouble started with an accusation of motor theft against the two young men. Once the allegation surfaced locally, a group of local strongmen took the law into their own hands. One of the young men was first tied up tightly with a rope, and soon after, the second was bound alongside him. The two were then abused, beaten mercilessly and subjected to repeated electric shocks as they writhed in pain, yet the accused showed them no mercy at all.
NCPCR member Priyank Kanoongo takes a strong stand
The video of this inhuman act drew a sharp response from Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). He also directly targeted a leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for circulating the video on social media. Posting on the social media platform X, Kanoongo said the video showing youths accused of theft being handed a Taliban style punishment through electric shocks had been posted on his social media by Mubin Khan, a leader of Asaduddin Owaisi's party. He added that cognizance of the matter was being taken and necessary instructions were being issued, making clear that this is India, where Sharia law or Taliban law will not be allowed to run, and that those responsible would have to learn this lesson.
Police hunt for the accused
Following the uproar, police have swung into action and are now searching for those who handed out this so called Taliban style punishment to the young men. Teams are working to track down the accused and are trying to establish the identities of everyone seen in the video assaulting the victims and shocking them with electricity. With the seriousness of the case drawing wide attention, pressure is mounting steadily on the police to act quickly and bring those responsible to book.
