The incident of harassment and brutal assault on a group of girls in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has triggered outrage and shock across social media and local communities.
On Thursday night near Mahadev Ghat, the girls — reportedly from Bilaspur and Korba — were attacked while returning home from a birthday party. The situation turned violent, with one of the attackers allegedly biting off a girl’s finger, a particularly horrific detail that has intensified public anger.
📹 Viral Video Evidence
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A disturbing video of the incident has gone viral, capturing the moment-by-moment brutality:
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A boy is seen harassing a girl, while others soon join in to attack the group.
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One girl is dragged and thrown to the ground by a boy, after which more boys grab and pull her further.
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Another is violently pulled by her hair, struggling to break free.
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🕵️♂️ Police Response
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Raipur SP Umed Singh confirmed that:
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A case has been registered based on the viral video and the girls' complaint.
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The assailants have not yet been identified, but an investigation is underway to track them down.
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Authorities are currently analysing the video footage and working to gather evidence and eyewitness accounts.
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❓ Key Questions & Concerns
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Motive: There is still no clear motive behind the attack — whether it was premeditated, a case of stalking, or a random act of violence.
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Public safety: The incident has raised serious concerns about women's safety in Raipur, especially during night hours in isolated areas like Mahadev Ghat.
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Delayed intervention: Citizens are questioning why there was no immediate police presence or local intervention to prevent the attack.
⚖️ What’s Next?
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The identification and arrest of the assailants will be critical in restoring public faith.
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Raipur police are under pressure to act swiftly, given the viral nature of the video and public anger.
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Women’s rights groups and civil society organizations are expected to demand accountability and better night-time security measures in Raipur.
This appalling incident underscores the urgent need for safer public spaces for women and fast-track justice in gender-based violence cases. Public outrage may likely push for more systemic reforms in urban security and surveillance.
