A 15-year-old boy was beaten by a shop owner after stealing a package of crisps in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. The same video is going viral on social media.
The incident happened in Rohru's Tikkar Bazaar when the victim, named Shiv Kumar, stole a pack of crisps from the store. Then, in anger, defendant Rahul Soni beat the boy, rubbed paprika in his eyes, and then stripped him naked in front of a large audience.
A police official said a case has been filed against the defendant under Sections 341 (excessive coercion) and 323 (intentional injury) of the Indian Penal Code and 75 of the Justice Act. Juvenile (child care and protection). Additionally, police are urging the public not to share videos of the incident on social media platforms.
An investigation is currently underway and the police have assured that strict measures will be taken against the accused.
