MP police face heat after footage shows advocate being manhandled, clothes torn in public view

A disturbing video has emerged from Rewa district showing three policemen dragging a lawyer by his collar, pushing him down a street, and tearing his clothes during an anti-encroachment drive. The incident, which occurred two days ago, surfaced on Thursday and has triggered sharp reactions from the legal community.

The advocate, Neeraj Verma, claims he was at the site only to show land documents on behalf of four tribal families—Shyamlal Kol, Brijlal Kol, Bablu Kol, and Arjun Kol—who have held patta land since 1980.

What the video shows

The footage, now circulating widely, captures three uniformed officers pulling Verma across a road. His black coat and court uniform can be seen torn. At one point, the advocate attempts to show papers, but the officers continue pushing and dragging him while a crowd watches. Some policemen are heard using abusive language.

Verma told reporters he was held at the police station for nearly six hours. "I was only trying to show the patta documents to stop an illegal action. They treated me like a terrorist. I thought they would kill me," he said.

Background of the land dispute

According to Verma, the administration was demolishing houses on tribal land without issuing proper notice. He said the tehsildar had earlier ordered eviction, but Verma had filed an appeal that remains pending. No hearing had been held on the stay application either.

Despite this, Verma alleges, the administration and police allegedly colluded with land mafia elements to raze the tribal family's home. He further claimed that the SDM refused to hear his side or provide copies of relevant documents.

Police deny allegations

Station house officer Vijay Singh defended the action. "The administrative team was acting on court orders. The advocate kept obstructing government work repeatedly despite several warnings. He was removed from the spot and taken to the station to maintain law and order," Singh said.

However, when asked by reporters, neither Singh nor tehsildar Anupam Pandey could produce a copy of the court order authorising the demolition. They also could not clarify which court had issued such directions.

SDM orders fresh inquiry

SDM Anurag Tiwari said the matter would be investigated afresh. "The tehsildar issued an eviction order, but a tehsildar does not have the authority to carry out eviction," Tiwari acknowledged.

Verma has demanded a fair probe and action against the policemen and officials involved. Meanwhile, the administration continues to maintain that its actions were fully legal.

Local legal community reacts

Lawyers in Rewa have expressed concern over the treatment of a colleague on duty. Some have called for a judicial inquiry, pointing out that if an advocate cannot safely present documents during an official proceeding, it sets a dangerous precedent for legal representation in rural areas.

The video's emergence has widened the dispute, with both sides sticking to their versions as pressure mounts on the district administration to clarify its stand.

A disturbing incident of public violence has surfaced from Rewa, where a young man was chased and brutally assaulted by a group of attackers in the middle of a busy road. The incident, which reportedly took place on Friday night, has come to light after a video of the attack went viral on social media, raising serious concerns about public safety and bystander apathy.

Brutal Assault Captured on Camera

The viral video clearly shows the Young Man trying desperately to escape as multiple assailants chase him under a flyover. Despite repeated attempts to flee, he is surrounded and overpowered. The attackers are seen knocking him to the ground and beating him mercilessly with sticks, belts, and kicks.

Each time the Young Man tries to stand up and run, he is caught again and subjected to further violence. The visuals indicate a prolonged and relentless assault, leaving the victim screaming for help while struggling to defend himself.

Attackers Used Sticks and Belts

Eyewitness footage reveals that several attackers actively participated in the assault. While some held the victim to prevent escape, others continued to strike him repeatedly. Weapons such as wooden sticks and belts were visibly used during the attack.

The Young Man attempted to shield himself with his hands and legs, but the intensity of the assault made it nearly impossible for him to break free.

Bystanders Recorded Video Instead of Helping

One of the most alarming aspects of the incident is the response of the crowd present at the scene. Instead of intervening or attempting to stop the violence, several onlookers chose to record the incident on their mobile phones.

The Event took place in a public area under a flyover, causing panic and chaos for a considerable period. However, no immediate help was offered to the victim, highlighting a troubling trend of passive spectatorship during violent incidents.

Possible Alcohol-Fueled Dispute

Preliminary information suggests that the assault may have stemmed from a dispute among acquaintances, possibly under the influence of alcohol. What initially began as an argument reportedly escalated into a violent confrontation.

Authorities have not ruled out any angle and are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause and sequence of events.

Police Investigation Underway

Local police from the Saman police station have registered a case against unidentified individuals. Efforts are currently underway to identify the accused using the viral video and other available evidence.

Officials have stated that strict action will be taken once the culprits are identified. Meanwhile, details regarding the victim’s condition remain unclear at this stage.