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Crime
Police In‑Charge Suspended After Viral Video Shows Youth Beaten in Piparia, Narmadapuram
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:15 PM
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A video circulating online allegedly shows a youth being assaulted in Piparia, Madhya Pradesh, prompting authorities to suspend the police station in‑charge.
A video that has been shared widely on social media appears to capture a young man being beaten in the town of Piparia, located in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh. The clip, posted without any official verification, shows several individuals assaulting the victim while a police officer is seen nearby.
Following the video's circulation, the district police administration took swift action by suspending the station in‑charge responsible for the area where the incident was recorded. The suspension order was issued on the same day the video gained traction online.
Officials have stated that an internal inquiry will be launched to determine the circumstances of the alleged assault and to identify any misconduct by police personnel. The investigation is expected to be concluded in accordance with standard procedural guidelines, and further legal action may be pursued based on its findings.
Following the video's circulation, the district police administration took swift action by suspending the station in‑charge responsible for the area where the incident was recorded. The suspension order was issued on the same day the video gained traction online.
Officials have stated that an internal inquiry will be launched to determine the circumstances of the alleged assault and to identify any misconduct by police personnel. The investigation is expected to be concluded in accordance with standard procedural guidelines, and further legal action may be pursued based on its findings.