Drug traffickers brutally assault young man, later share humiliating video on social media
Ferozepur, June 25, 2025: In a shocking incident in Nawan Purba village on Faridkot Road, Ferozepur, a young daily laborer named Vishal was brutally assaulted by suspected drug traffickers three to four days ago. The attackers, believing Vishal had informed the police about their activities, subjected him to severe physical abuse and humiliation. They allegedly beat him with slippers and a belt, poured red pepper into his eyes, and recorded a video of him naked, which they later made viral on social media.
According to Vishal, the assault followed the recent arrest of several drug smugglers from his village by the local police. After their release, the smugglers and their accomplices abducted Vishal from the road and took him to Rukna Mungla village, where they carried out the attack. Fearing retaliation, Vishal initially kept silent about the ordeal. However, the incident came to light after the humiliating video circulated widely online.
Vishal, who lost his father and has a hospitalized mother, lives with his younger sister. The family is now grappling with the trauma and public humiliation caused by the viral video.
Following Vishal’s formal complaint, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Karan Sharma has launched an investigation. Vishal provided the names of the accused in his complaint, and DSP Sharma has assured their swift arrest. “It is the police’s responsibility to protect those who report drug traffickers. We are committed to making the campaign against drugs successful,” Sharma stated.
The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with calls for stricter action against drug-related crimes and better protection for informants. Authorities are under pressure to bring the perpetrators to justice and curb the growing menace of drug trafficking in the region.