Five minors stripped and beaten in public in Zirakpur over theft allegations

October 25, 2025

Zirakpur, Punjab: In a shocking incident of child rights violation, five minor boys aged between 12 and 15 were stripped naked and brutally beaten by local shopkeepers on Zirakpur’s VIP Road. The accused claimed the boys had stolen goods from nearby stalls two days earlier.

The horrifying act took place in full public view as bystanders recorded the incident instead of helping the victims.

Viral Videos Spark Outrage Across Punjab

Purported videos of the incident, now viral on social media, show the boys crying and begging for mercy with folded hands as two men hit them repeatedly with sticks. The minors were also forced to eat red chillies as punishment.

Eyewitnesses said the ordeal continued for nearly 15 minutes, yet no one from the locality or nearby shops came forward to rescue them.

Police Book Seven, One Arrested So Far

Zirakpur Station House Officer (SHO) Satinder Singh confirmed that the incident occurred early in the morning two to three days ago.
“The boys were beaten on allegations of theft from stalls along VIP Road. Seven suspects, including two identified by name, have been booked and one has been arrested,” he said.

Police have also recovered video evidence and are verifying the roles of other individuals involved.

Child Rights Commission Takes Suo Motu Cognisance

The Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken suo motu notice of the disturbing case. The Commission has summoned the investigating officer to appear before it at 11 a.m. on October 27, along with the complete case file, to explain the progress of the investigation.