Guwahati. A shocking case of alleged mistreatment and assault of a woman inside and outside a nightclub has come to light in the Khanapara area of Guwahati, Assam. According to the allegations, bouncers and employees of the nightclub not only brutally assaulted a young woman but also forcibly removed her clothes. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, prompting police action. The manager of the nightclub has been detained for questioning.
The incident reportedly took place late Thursday night, October 1, at The Locals Cafe & Lounge in Khanapara.
Bouncers Allegedly Dragged Woman from Fourth Floor to Parking Area
According to information attributed to the building's security guards and eyewitnesses, the woman had arrived at the nightclub with some friends.
An argument reportedly broke out inside the club, following which the woman allegedly attacked a bouncer with a beer bottle. The exact reason for the dispute has not yet been established.
Soon afterwards, other bouncers allegedly intervened, grabbed the woman and dragged her from the fourth floor down to the basement/parking area.
A security guard alleged that the bouncers then severely assaulted the woman in the parking area and forcibly removed her upper-body clothing during the incident.
Viral Video Shows Alleged Assault as Onlookers Stand Nearby
A video apparently recorded by someone at the scene has surfaced on social media and shows disturbing visuals of the incident.
In the video, the woman can reportedly be seen lying helplessly on the parking-area floor. She appears to have no clothing on the upper part of her body and is seen wearing only black trousers.
Two women can allegedly be seen kicking the woman while she lies on the floor, while several men appear to be standing nearby and watching.
In another video clip, a man appears to be attempting to lift and carry the woman from the floor. The view is then obscured when a car comes between the camera and the scene.
Club Manager Detained; Police May Register Case Suo Motu
Following the incident, the nightclub was reportedly shut down. No official statement has been issued by the management so far.
East Guwahati Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Tabu Ram Pegu said police had taken immediate action and detained the manager of The Locals Cafe & Lounge for questioning.
Police are also attempting to establish the identity of the woman. Her identity has not been disclosed, and police said no formal complaint had been received from her so far.
The DCP further said that even if the woman or her family does not come forward to file a complaint, police can take suo motu cognisance of the matter and register a case under appropriate provisions based on the video and other technical evidence, followed by further legal action.
