Premium

FIR after video shows man being dangled from JCB and assaulted in Rajasthan’s Beawar

An FIR was filed Saturday after a video of the incident, which dates back to April, was circulated on social media, drawing condemnation from political leaders.

2 min readJaipurUpdated: May 24, 2025 08:03 PM IST

The video purportedly shows a man dangling upside down from the hook of the JCB excavator, while two others surround him – one using a hose to spray him with water and the other using a stick to beat him up. (Source: X)

Two people have been arrested in Rajasthan’s Beawar district after a viral video showed them assaulting a man hung upside down from the hook of an excavator machine.

An FIR was filed Saturday after a video of the incident, which dates back to April, was circulated on social media, drawing condemnation from political leaders. The video purportedly shows a man dangling upside down from the hook of the JCB excavator, while two others surround him – one using a hose to spray him with water and the other using a stick to beat him up.

Flagging the incident on social media, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot called it “mafia rule”. “The public is asking when will this scary game being played with the connivance of the police and administration stop?” Gehlot asked. Congress leaders Tikaram Jully and Govind Singh Dotasra too demanded thorough investigation.

The police, however, denied allegations of mafia involvement, claiming that the incident was from a cement factory in Bewar, where a man had been accused of stealing. The incident, according to Beawar SP Shayam Singh, occurred on April 8 but that the “victim did not complain at that time”.

“The owner of the factory, Tejpal Singh, accused the victim of stealing some bags of cement while transporting it. He [the victim] was also accused of stealing some diesel,” he said. Of the three people booked in the case, two, including Singh, have been arrested. The third is still absconding, he said.

Parul Kulshrestha

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Tags:
Rajasthan

Loading Taboola...