Bareilly assault caught on camera, woman slapped repeatedly over wage dispute

A video from Bareilly shows a woman allegedly slapping Vimla Devi during a dispute over unpaid wages. The complaint says the dues were sought for her daughter's treatment, and police are investigating.

In Short

• Vimla Devi said her daughter worked eight months without receiving salary
• The daughter is undergoing treatment in Delhi and needed money urgently
• Vimla Devi alleged the employer abused her before the physical assault

A shocking video from Bareilly has gone viral, showing a woman repeatedly slapping another woman during a dispute over unpaid wages.

According to reports, the incident took place in the Subhash Nagar area, where a domestic worker’s mother was allegedly assaulted by her employer when she went to ask for pending payment. The video circulating on social media shows the accused woman slapping the victim multiple times in quick succession.

The victim, identified as Vimla Devi, has filed a complaint with the police. She told authorities that her daughter had been working at the accused woman’s house for the past eight months but had not been paid. The daughter, who is currently unwell and undergoing treatment in Delhi, had asked her mother to collect the dues to cover medical expenses.

However, when Vimla Devi approached the employer to ask for the money, she was allegedly abused and assaulted. She further claimed that despite an agreement of Rs 5,000 per month, no payment had been made for eight months, and she was instead threatened.

Police officials said a complaint has been received and an investigation is underway.

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Inputs from Krishan Gopal Raj