Rajkot Couple Assaulted, Woman Molested in Disturbing Afternoon Incident
A shocking case of public harassment and violence unfolded in Rajkot on Wednesday afternoon, leaving a young family traumatized. According to police reports, a 22-year-old woman was allegedly molested by two unidentified men who also physically assaulted her husband after objecting to the couple "sitting too close to each other" on their two-wheeler.
Incident Details and Police Complaint
The disturbing episode occurred near Matuki Chowk around 3 PM when the woman, her husband, and their minor son were traveling on their scooter toward the Hudco area. The family's routine journey took a terrifying turn when two men on a motorcycle abruptly blocked their path.
One of the assailants immediately confronted the husband, questioning why the couple was sitting so closely together on their vehicle. When the husband explained that they were married, the situation escalated dramatically. The pillion rider dismounted from the motorcycle, grabbed the husband by his collar, and began assaulting him physically.
Escalation to Molestation and Public Intervention
As the woman attempted to intervene and protect her husband, the situation turned even more sinister. The two men began verbally abusing her before proceeding to touch her inappropriately and push her forcefully. The family's ordeal continued until their young son began crying loudly, which finally drew the attention of nearby bystanders.
Seeing that they were attracting public notice, the two assailants quickly fled the scene on their motorcycle before anyone could apprehend them. The traumatized family immediately reported the incident to authorities.
Police Investigation and Legal Action
The 22-year-old woman has filed a formal complaint at the Rajkot Taluka police station against the two unidentified men. Police officials have confirmed that they are actively investigating the case and examining CCTV footage from the Matuki Chowk area to identify the perpetrators.
A case has been registered under multiple sections including molestation, assault, criminal intimidation, and other applicable provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The police are pursuing all available leads to track down the accused individuals who committed this brazen daytime attack on a family simply going about their daily activities.
Broader Implications and Community Concern
This incident has raised serious concerns about public safety and the normalization of harassment in urban spaces. The fact that the assault occurred in broad daylight at a busy intersection highlights the audacity of the perpetrators and the vulnerability of ordinary citizens going about their daily lives.
Community members have expressed outrage over the incident, questioning how such violence could occur in a public place without immediate intervention. The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for increased public vigilance and stronger law enforcement responses to street harassment and gender-based violence.
