Gujarat couple subjected to public 'purification' assault; nine arrested after videos spread
A man and his partner were forced into a degrading public act in Surendranagar, recorded and shared online, leading police to arrest nine suspects.
In Surendranagar, Gujarat, a married woman and her lover were allegedly abducted by her husband and his relatives, who claimed to be conducting a "purification ritual" on Oct 4. The victims were beaten, confined, and the man was tied to a tree while being compelled to engage in sexual acts with the woman and to drink her urine, all under public view. The perpetrators recorded the ordeal on a mobile device and disseminated the footage on social media, prompting a community leader to inform police.
Law enforcement traced the woman through the viral videos, rescued her, and arrested nine individuals, including the husband. The accused have been charged under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Investigations continue to identify who recorded and shared the videos.
Why it matters
The case highlights extreme vigilante violence, gender-based abuse, and the role of social media in exposing crimes.
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