Man Arrested for Assaulting Elderly Woman Over Land Dispute

A man was arrested after a video showed him assaulting a 70-year-old woman over a land dispute. Prabhleen Singh, the accused and the woman's nephew, was apprehended by police, who have started an investigation.


PTI | Jammu | Updated: 22-06-2024 19:14 IST | Created: 22-06-2024 19:14 IST
Man Arrested for Assaulting Elderly Woman Over Land Dispute
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A man was taken into custody on Saturday following the circulation of a video depicting him allegedly assaulting a 70-year-old female relative due to a land dispute, according to officials.

The accused, identified as Prabhleen Singh, is the woman's nephew, authorities reported.

A police spokesperson confirmed that Singh, a resident of Digiana, was arrested and faces charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code. The viral video prompted immediate action from the R S Pura police station, leading to a case registration and investigation.

The spokesperson added that further investigative procedures are ongoing.

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