
January 21, 2025, Delhi, India: In a shocking incident, a viral video at the Delhi railway station has caused mass outcry after a man was beaten mercilessly for stealing an iPhone. A video of the occasion doing the rounds on social media has clocked over 4.1 million views and sparked debate over the mentality of mobs and acting without proof.
The video begins with a chaotic scene at the railway station, where a group of men can be seen assaulting a young man accused of stealing an iPhone. Despite his repeated pleas of innocence, the group continues to attack him. The situation takes a dramatic turn when the man calmly unlocks his phone and shows his personal photos and videos to the crowd, proving that the phone indeed belongs to him.
One bystander who was featured in the video admits, “This isn’t the thief; it’s clear now.” But nobody is apologized to for a wrong judgment and attack. Things become even worse since it has been said that the actual criminal even used the opportunity of confusion and took to flight.
The video was followed by public denunciation all over social media with users questioning the actions of the mob as well as its accountability.
“That’s how illiteracy looks like. Nobody even apologized to him. Such a shame,” posted one user.
“Initially, I laughed but later realized that your looks really matter. They wouldn’t dare to touch someone wearing branded clothes,” wrote another.
- “This was planned. They were not looking for their phone; they were trying to steal his phone,” speculated a third user.
- A commenter from Pakistan expressed emotional distress, saying, “Why did they beat the innocent person just because of confusion? My heart feels so heavy for him.”
As the video reaches its end, the man is seen making preparations to leave the station. He visibly broken says to another individual to accompany him as he implores, “Please stay with me, otherwise someone might steal my phone.” The viewers have always wished to see justice prevailing in such public places.
This episode is a stark reminder of the dangers of mob mentality and the importance of verifying facts before taking action. While the innocent man’s calm demeanor ultimately cleared his name, the incident has raised concerns about the lack of accountability and empathy in such situations.
Many are calling for more stringent measures that would help in eradicating such injustices in the future and reflect on the need for patience and due process before giving judgment.
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