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Crime
Youth beaten with sticks on Katni road after loan dispute, police lodge counter FIR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 10:56 PM
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A video showing a youth being assaulted with sticks on a road in Katni's Madhav Nagar area went viral, prompting local police to register a counter FIR and launch a manhunt for the perpetrators.
A video that captured a young man being struck repeatedly with sticks on a road in the Madhav Nagar police jurisdiction of Katni, Madhya Pradesh, has gained widespread attention on social media. The assault reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over an unpaid loan, escalating into a public beating that was recorded by onlookers.
Following the video's circulation, the Katni police announced that they have filed a counter FIR against the individuals seen in the footage. The filing indicates that the authorities consider the act a criminal offense and are treating the case with urgency.
Investigators have opened a search for the accused, urging the public to provide any additional information or identification that could aid in their apprehension. The police have also warned that anyone found responsible for the assault could face strict legal consequences under the Indian Penal Code.
The incident highlights growing concerns over mob justice and the rapid spread of violent content online, prompting calls for stronger community awareness and prompt law‑enforcement response in similar disputes.
Following the video's circulation, the Katni police announced that they have filed a counter FIR against the individuals seen in the footage. The filing indicates that the authorities consider the act a criminal offense and are treating the case with urgency.
Investigators have opened a search for the accused, urging the public to provide any additional information or identification that could aid in their apprehension. The police have also warned that anyone found responsible for the assault could face strict legal consequences under the Indian Penal Code.
The incident highlights growing concerns over mob justice and the rapid spread of violent content online, prompting calls for stronger community awareness and prompt law‑enforcement response in similar disputes.