Punjab: PSWC takes swift action after shocking assault on elderly woman
The video, which quickly went viral, prompted the Commission to step in.
The incident, which occurred in Raipur Gujran village, shows a man Gurjeet Singh and an unnamed woman—brutally beating a senior citizen. The footage sparked outrage across social media platforms, leading to widespread calls for justice.
Acting under Section 12 of the PSWC Act, 2001, Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill took suo motu cognisance of the incident and issued firm instructions to the local administration. She directed that an immediate investigation by a senior officer be launched, and that a detailed report be submitted to the Commission no later than Thursday, June 19.
"The Commission is deeply concerned by the inhuman treatment meted out to the elderly woman,"
said Chairperson Raj Lali Gill in an official statement. "We will ensure strict action is taken. There is
zero tolerance for violence against women, especially the elderly, who deserve our utmost respect
and protection."
The video was originally posted by a user named Rajvinder Singh, who identified the accused as Gurjeet Singh from the same village. In the video, the elderly woman is seen being pinned to the ground and mercilessly beaten by the duo, with no intervention from bystanders.
The graphic nature of the footage shocked viewers and immediately drew the attention of state authorities.
The Commission's intervention has now placed the spotlight on the local administration and police, who have been tasked with conducting a time-bound and impartial investigation.
Chairperson Gill also indicated that further legal steps will be taken once the report is received. UNI GS XC SSP
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