Viral Video of Assault at Gwalior Station Sparks Police Investigation

Mumbai, July 2: A video showing an assault on a young man at Gwalior Railway Station has gone viral, prompting the Government Railway Police (GRP) to initiate a departmental inquiry. Following allegations of negligence in handling the situation, a sub-inspector has been reassigned to the police lines. This action comes after claims that the GRP failed to take immediate legal action against a man who was detained for allegedly attempting theft and was subsequently released.

According to railway police, the incident occurred on June 29 at around 4 PM on platform number 2. A woman accused the young man of trying to snatch her gold earrings. As she raised an alarm, passengers apprehended him and assaulted him before security personnel intervened.

During the assault, the young man lifted a child in an attempt to shield himself from the crowd. A bystander recorded the incident, which has since gained traction on social media, raising concerns about mob violence and the subsequent police response. Authorities reported that personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued the individual from the mob and handed him over to the GRP for further action.

Questions have arisen regarding the handling of the case due to allegations of no immediate legal action being taken. In response to the viral video, the railway police headquarters has ordered a preliminary investigation. Based on the findings, sub-inspector Chetan Korolia has been sent to the police lines until the departmental inquiry concludes.

Railway Police Superintendent Rajesh Singh stated, “A departmental investigation has been initiated. We are also identifying individuals involved in the assault based on the viral video. Legal action will be taken against anyone found guilty.”

This incident has raised concerns about the GRP’s handling of theft cases and the increasing tendency of crowds to take the law into their own hands in public spaces. The outcome of the departmental inquiry will determine whether further disciplinary or legal actions will be pursued.