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UP Mom’s Viral ‘Slipper Justice’ Against Daughter’s Molester in Hamirpur
Hamirpur, May 12, 2025 – A mother in Uttar Pradesh became an internet sensation after a video of her thrashing a man with her slippers for allegedly molesting her minor daughter went viral. The incident, captured in Hamirpur’s bustling Muskara market, has ignited cheers for her courage and renewed calls for stronger women’s safety measures.
What Happened?
On May 11, the mother caught a 22-year-old man, Bhupendra Kumar, allegedly groping her daughter while she shopped in Muskara market, per Times of India. Shouting, “Don’t touch my daughter!” she chased him through the crowd, landing 15 slipper strikes in just 9 seconds, as seen in the viral video, per Free Press Journal. Locals apprehended Kumar and handed him over to the Muskara police, who arrested him on the spot, per Hindustan Times.
हमीरपुर: मनचले की पिटाई का वीडियो वायरल
🔸 किशोरी से छेड़छाड़ करने पर मां ने शोहदे को सिखाया सबक
🔸 9 सेकेंड में मां ने 15 चप्पलें मार कर किया शोहदे की धुनाई
🔸 परिजनों और किशोरी ने भी बीच सड़क पर युवक की पिटाई की
🔸 आरोपी युवक पिछले कुछ दिनों से किशोरी को परेशान कर रहा था
🔸… pic.twitter.com/l1qYcXwKwb— भारत समाचार | Bharat Samachar (@bstvlive) May 12, 2025
Police Action
The Muskara police filed an FIR based on the mother’s complaint, charging Kumar under IPC Section 354 (assault to outrage modesty), BNS Section 74 (criminal force against a woman), and sections of the POCSO Act, given the victim’s minor status, per Times of India. Kumar, a resident of a neighboring village, is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing, with police reviewing the video evidence, per Hindustan Times.
Public Reaction
The video, shared widely on social media, has sparked a wave of support for the mother’s bravery. On X, users praised her as a “real-life hero,” with hashtags like #Hamirpur and #ViralVideo trending, per @fpjindia. “This is what justice looks like when systems fail,” one user wrote, per @DailyGuardian1. The incident has fueled discussions about women’s safety, with many calling for faster legal action in harassment cases.
The Bigger Picture
Uttar Pradesh reported 7,359 molestation cases under IPC 354 in 2020, highlighting persistent challenges in ensuring women’s safety, per News18. High-profile incidents, like the 2020 Hathras gangrape-murder, have kept the state under scrutiny, per Wikipedia. The Hamirpur case underscores the frustration of families who feel compelled to take action when authorities are slow to respond, per Times of India.
Legal Caution
While the mother’s actions have been widely praised, legal experts warn against vigilante justice. “Taking the law into your own hands can lead to unintended consequences. Always involve the police first,” advises a senior advocate, per Indian Express. The swift police response in this case shows the importance of formal complaints to ensure justice, per Hindustan Times.
What’s Next?
The investigation continues, with police promising a thorough probe, per Times of India. The viral video has put pressure on authorities to act decisively, and the public’s eyes are on the case’s outcome.
