SRINAGAR: Police have detained an individual after a shocking video showing an elderly man being assaulted, allegedly by his own son, surfaced on social media and sparked widespread anger and concern.
The disturbing video quickly went viral across various platforms, drawing sharp reactions from the public and prompting police to take immediate cognisance of the incident.
A police official said that the cognisance was taken soon after the video came to the notice of the authorities. “A case has been registered at Police Station Tangmarg under relevant sections of law. The accused has been detained, and a thorough investigation is in progress,” the official said.
Police said the investigation aims to ascertain the exact circumstances of the incident and fix responsibility strictly as per law. (KNC)
