In a shocking incident from Lower Teksagre village under Damal Asim Police Station in Dadenggre, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya, a woman was publicly flogged. The incident, which occurred on June 25, 2024, on the fore-lawns of the village’s community hall, was captured on video and subsequently went viral. This prompted swift action from local authorities, resulting in the arrest of two individuals and an ongoing investigation.
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- A woman was publicly flogged in Lower Teksagre village, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.
- The incident took place on June 25, 2024, and was recorded on video.
- The video showed the woman being repeatedly hit with sticks while onlookers, including women, did not intervene.
- Following the video’s circulation, the victim was taken for a medical check-up.
- The Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills District, Jagdish Chelani, ordered a probe into the video.
- Two of the four perpetrators have been arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.
- The perpetrators involved in the assault were identified as the victim’s close relatives.
- Police have urged the public to refrain from sharing the video to protect the victim’s privacy and dignity.
- A case has been registered at Tura Women Police Station under relevant legal sections.
- The village chief (Nokma) has been summoned by the police to provide testimony regarding the incident.
