A social media influencer was thrashed by a group of people in Delhi over an internet post. The incident took place in West Delhi’s Tilak Nagar area, News18 reported.
The video of the incident was widely shared on social media. As per the report, one of the videos shared by a user on Instagram showed a man, identified as Deepak Sharma, lying on the road and being thrashed, an officer told news agency PTI.
According to Deepak Sharma, there had been some disagreements between him and the other party for quite a few days. In a statement to the Delhi Police, Sharma claimed that the attacker, Pradeep Dhaka, and his friends wanted to kill him, the report added.
Following Sharma’s complaint, an FIR was registered, and investigations were underway. Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer was quoted by News18 as saying that the attackers were identified as Pradeep Dhaka and friends.
“A case under appropriate sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered, and a team has been formed to trace and apprehend the assailants," Vichitra Veer added.
Both Sharma and Dhaka claim to be social media influencers and had come to attend a common gathering at Mall Road, Tilak Nagar, he said.
“A dispute reportedly arose between them over certain social media posts," the officer added.
In another incident, Haryanvi music sensation Fazilpuria, known for his infectious beats and flamboyant style, escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants opened fire at his vehicle on Monday.
The incident happened on the Southern Peripheral Road near Badshahpur, on the outskirts of Gurugram.
According to News18, Fazilpuria, whose real name is Rahul Yadav, was in his car when several rounds were fired in what appears to be a planned and targeted attack. The incident sent shockwaves across the regional music industry and among his fans.
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