28-07-2025
'Talibani punishment': With shoe on his head, bizman's son forced to apologise in Madhya Pradesh; Congress fumes
A young man was forced to publicly apologize with a shoe on his head following a dispute involving the son of an exiled criminal
BHOPAL: A youth was forced to apologise by placing a shoe on his head outside Bairad police station in Shivpuri district. The incident occurred on Saturday during a meeting to resolve a dispute between two local youths.
The victim, son of a local businessman, was allegedly humiliated on the instructions of a panchayat allegedly attended by several BJP leaders. Congress has termed the act a "Talibani punishment" and accused BJP leaders of protecting criminals.
According to police, the dispute began when the victim and his friends threw pebbles near the house of Kuldeep Rawat, son of an exiled criminal.
A fight broke out, leading to tensions.
On Saturday, a panchayat decided he must apologize by placing shoes belonging to Kuldeep and his aide Chhotu on his head.
Congress demanded strict action. The Vaishya community also staged a protest and submitted a memorandum, warning of nationwide demonstrations if action is not taken.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders have denied involvement, claiming the video was edited.
The victim has also refused to comment to local media, saying only that he is relieved the dispute has ended.
