Outrage After Elderly Woman Assaulted Over Garbage Dispute
A 70-year-old woman, Huchamma, was allegedly assaulted by her neighbor, Prema, after a dispute over garbage disposal in Gautampura village. The incident, captured in a viral video, led to Prema's arrest following widespread social media outrage and a police investigation.
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A shocking incident has emerged from Gautampura village where a 70-year-old woman was reportedly tied to a tree and assaulted by her neighbor over a garbage disposal dispute, according to police sources on Monday.
The altercation began when the elderly woman, named Huchamma, confronted her neighbor, Prema, about dumping waste in front of her house. The disagreement escalated when Huchamma allegedly made derogatory comments about Prema's character.
Infuriated, Prema, with assistance from two male relatives, purportedly dragged Huchamma out of her residence, tied her to a tree, and assaulted her. A video of the incident's brutality went viral, leading to widespread public anger and subsequent police action. The police have confirmed Prema's arrest and have registered a case at the Anandapura police station.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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