Woman Detained Following Assault on Child in Lift, Protests Erupt in Greater Noida
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Synopsis
A woman has been arrested in Greater Noida after CCTV footage showed her assaulting a child in a lift, prompting local protests and police intervention. The incident raises concerns over safety and compliance with pet regulations in residential societies.
Key Takeaways
- Woman arrested after assaulting child in lift
- Protests erupted from outraged residents
- CCTV footage went viral on social media
- Concerns raised over pet regulations in society
- Police confirmed ongoing investigation into incident
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (NationPress) An alarming event at the 12th Avenue Society in Gaur City-2, Greater Noida has ignited significant outrage after footage emerged showing a woman attacking a child inside a lift, which quickly went viral on social media.
The disturbing video prompted local residents to organize protests, leading to police intervention and the woman's arrest late into the night.
The footage reveals a woman entering the lift with her pet dog. Shortly thereafter, she is seen violently dragging and assaulting a young child in the confined area. The terrified child appears to be powerless against her aggression.
Additionally, the woman's dog was in the lift unrestrained, breaching the society's pet regulations. This has heightened the concerns of residents, who have previously expressed their worries regarding the enforcement of pet safety rules within the community.
As the video gained traction online, tensions flared within the society. Enraged by the distressing footage, residents gathered to protest, demanding swift action against the perpetrator. Their frustration grew when the police did not respond quickly.
By midnight, the protests escalated, with numerous residents taking to the streets. Only after the unrest intensified did police take action, detaining the woman and filing an FIR at Bisrakh Police Station.
DCP Shakti Mohan Awasthi confirmed the woman's arrest, stating that legal actions are underway based on the viral footage. “A case has been registered, and stringent measures will be taken against the accused. A comprehensive investigation is in progress to uncover the full details of the incident,” he stated.
The shocking nature of this incident has raised alarms about safety in residential areas, with residents calling for more rigorous enforcement of rules to avert similar situations in the future.
Recently, numerous incidents have been reported from gated communities in Noida and Greater Noida, involving disputes between pet owners and other residents. There have even been cases of residents disregarding court directives and attacking neighbors who care for stray dogs.
