Meerut: In a shocking incident, a woman was hit by a scooter while she was taking a selfie in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The woman was accompanied by her brother when the incident occurred. She was taking a selfie with her brother outside their house when the scooter hit her. The incident was caught on the CCTV camera installed in the area and the video of the incident is doing rounds on social media.
It can be seen in the video that youth rammed the woman with his scooter. A scuffle broke out after the accident and the rider shoved the woman's brother and also abused him verbally. The matter escalated and the accused, along with his friends, arrived at the victim's house and a scuffle broke out.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday (November 6) in front of the district hospital on Ahmed Road which falls under the Delhi Gate Police Station area. Two youths were on the scooter passing through the narrow lane, when they noticed the woman taking the selfie with her brother.
They rammed their scooter into the woman and threatened her brother as he pointed out the reckless driving. They then left the spot and returned with their friends. They brutally thrashed the woman's brother with kicks and punches.
The video shows that the locals intervened and rescued the youth from the goons. The woman is also seen in the scuffle, trying to save her brother from the attackers. She is also seen pleading them to leave her brother, however, they do not listen to her and continue their assault.
BJP leaders reportedly reached the police station and demanded strict action against the accused. There are reports that a case has been filed in connection with the matter and the police have initiated a probe into the matter. The police are investigating the CCTV footage and are also examining the CCTV cameras installed in the area. The police said, "A case has been registered at Delhi Gate police station. Necessary action is being taken."
