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Crime
Flower Seller Beaten in Hauz Khas After Refusing to Sell Ganja; 6 Arrested
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:38 AM
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Police in South Delhi arrested six individuals for assaulting a flower vendor and her 15-year-old brother-in-law after they refused to sell ganja. The incident gained attention after a video of the beating went viral.
A violent incident in Hauz Khas, South Delhi, has led to the arrest of six individuals for assaulting a local flower vendor and her 15-year-old brother-in-law. The alleged attack occurred after the family refused to participate in the sale of ganja, a controlled substance.
The case came to light after a video of the assault circulated on social media, showing the victims being beaten with sticks and lathis. The viral footage prompted a swift response from local law enforcement authorities.
Following the public outcry, the Delhi Police registered a case and moved to apprehend the perpetrators. Six accused have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The victims were reportedly injured during the altercation.
The family has also alleged that they had received threats from the group prior to the physical assault, suggesting a pattern of coercion. The police are currently investigating the matter further to determine the full extent of the criminal activity involved.
The case came to light after a video of the assault circulated on social media, showing the victims being beaten with sticks and lathis. The viral footage prompted a swift response from local law enforcement authorities.
Following the public outcry, the Delhi Police registered a case and moved to apprehend the perpetrators. Six accused have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The victims were reportedly injured during the altercation.
The family has also alleged that they had received threats from the group prior to the physical assault, suggesting a pattern of coercion. The police are currently investigating the matter further to determine the full extent of the criminal activity involved.