There’s a family row in Santlal Society, Surat, Gujarat, over rental income and land that has reportedly turned violent. A video of a man allegedly attacking an elderly lady and her family members in a public place has been circulating on social media. The incident is said to have taken place in front of a crowd of onlookers, including a child.

What Triggered the Alleged Assault?

As per the details that are circulating online, the dispute was over money from the rental of a family house in the village and disputes over land. The old lady and her relatives got drawn into the family row when it became physical.

The man has been identified from the social media posts as Paresh Radadiya (also known as Raghani). He is accused of assaulting the elderly complainant and her family. The footage circulating shows people in the vicinity getting involved in the incident, with scooters parked right next to the scene.

However, the exact sequence of events and the allegations made by each party have not been independently verified, and the accused’s response to the allegations is not available in the material we’ve seen.

A tweet one of the OP claims that Paresh is associated with BJP and had even gone to jail in 2024.

“Paresh Radadiya Pe Focus Karna, Same Name Ka Aadmi POCSO Me Jail Gaya Tha 2024 Me, BJP Ka Member Tha… Agar Wahi Hai Ye To… To Ye Bahar Kaise Aaya…??” said the tweet

Police Investigation and Questions Over Public Safety

It’s been reported that a complaint was registered at the Ashwanikumar Police Station and that the police have commenced an investigation based on the available footage. No official police statement regarding the case, the charges or any arrest could be found during our research.

The incident has led to calls online for accountability and for better protection of women and the elderly. While viral footage can be a powerful tool for drawing attention to alleged wrongdoing, it doesn’t necessarily establish all the facts of the dispute.

The next significant development will be the police’s official statement on the incident, including the complaint, the accused’s response and the current status of the investigation.