A disturbing incident has surfaced in Gerukabari, Bongaigaon district, Assam, where a young girl was subjected to humiliation by her family, who accused her of engaging in a romantic relationship. The incident, which occurred on June 10, involved the girl being stripped and having her hair cut off, as captured in a viral video that has sparked widespread outrage.
The family’s actions, depicted in the video, have drawn condemnation and shed light on the prevalence of moral policing and gender-based violence in the region. The incident underscores the urgent need for addressing such societal issues and protecting individual rights.
This incident follows another scandal involving moral policing in Tilak village, Chirang district, where Sanjit Debnath, the chairman of the Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), faced allegations of an extramarital affair. Rumors and suspicions surrounding Debnath’s involvement with a married woman from Vijay village sparked tensions in the community, leading to his interception by locals and involvement of the local police.
These incidents raise pertinent questions about personal freedoms, societal pressures, and the enforcement of social norms in Assam. They underscore the need for greater awareness, education, and advocacy to combat moral policing and ensure the protection of individual rights and dignity.