Faridkot: A shocking case of brutality by drug smugglers has come to light in village Nawan Purba, located on Faridkot Road, where a minor boy was allegedly abducted and assaulted over suspicion of leaking information to the police.
The victim, Vishal, a daily wage labourer, said he was picked up by a group of smugglers and their accomplices a few days ago, shortly after the police arrested some drug peddlers from his village.
Suspecting him of tipping off the authorities, the smugglers allegedly took him to a nearby village, Rukna Mungla, and thrashed him brutally after putting red chilli powder in his eyes.
The attackers also stripped him half-naked and filmed the assault. The video was later circulated on social media, which led to the matter coming to light. The incident reportedly occurred three to four days ago and has sparked outrage in the region.
Due to fear, Vishal had initially remained silent about the assault. He said his father is deceased, his mother is hospitalised, and he has a younger sister to look after. He claimed he has been living under constant threat from the accused.
Police have launched an investigation into the matter following the viral video.
