A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted inside a nightclub in Guwahati’s Khanapara area late Thursday night, with videos of the incident circulating widely on social media.
The alleged assault took place at the ‘Locals’ cafe and lounge, where people present at the establishment claimed that bouncers were involved in the incident.
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A video circulating online shows the woman lying on the floor without clothes while two other women appear to kick her. Several men can also be seen nearby. In another video, a woman appears to be trying to help the victim get up before a car arrives and partially blocks the view.
The identity of the woman has not been ascertained.
According to sources cited in the report, the woman was allegedly pushed to the floor and stripped before being assaulted. Both male and female bouncers were allegedly involved in the attack, the sources claimed.
The woman was later reportedly taken from the fourth floor of the nightclub to what appeared to be the parking area.
The circumstances that led to the confrontation remain unclear. It is not yet known what happened inside the nightclub before the alleged assault or what triggered the confrontation.
Guwahati Police have registered a case in connection with the incident. However, details about the sections invoked and whether anyone associated with the nightclub has been questioned were not immediately clear.
When mediapersons reached the establishment, the nightclub was found closed, with its lights switched off. No representative of the management came forward to comment on the allegations.
The videos have drawn attention to the incident, but the footage circulating online does not establish the events that preceded the alleged assault. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and establish the roles, if any, of those present at the nightclub.
The incident comes amid concerns over safety and security at nightlife establishments, particularly regarding the conduct of private security personnel and bouncers. However, the specific circumstances of this case will have to be established through the police investigation.
At present, the woman’s identity and condition have not been disclosed in the report. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses and authorities establish what happened inside the Khanapara nightclub.
