Woman assaulted for using government hand pump in UP | Watch Video

In a disturbing incident, a woman was subjected to brutal violence when she attempted to use a government-installed hand pump in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. A viral video on social media captured the horrifying assault, showing a man beating and pulling the woman's hair as others intervened. Reports indicate that the altercation began when the woman was prevented from accessing the hand pump in the Kishapur area, leading to a violent confrontation.

Fatehpur police have confirmed registering a case after receiving a complaint at the local police station in Kishanpur. Authorities are currently investigating the matter and have assured that appropriate action will be taken against the accused. This incident follows another recent case in Rajasthan's Alwar, where an eight-year-old Dalit student was assaulted for attempting to drink water from a hand pump at school, sparking widespread outrage and legal action.

UP, Fatehpur, Kishanpur area.

A girl was stopped from filling water from a hand pump, When she protested, she was dragged by her hair and beaten. @fatehpurpolice pic.twitter.com/W3FKCbgTtP

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