Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar have filed a case against Mohammad Ashraf Wani for allegedly assaulting his elderly parents and preventing them from entering their own home.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar have filed a case against Mohammad Ashraf Wani for allegedly assaulting his elderly parents and preventing them from entering their own home. The complaint, lodged by the victimโs mother, Taja Banoo, accuses her son of physical abuse and wrongful restraint.
The incident took place in the Nowgam locality of uptown Srinagar. According to the complaint, Mohammad Ashraf Wani has been physically assaulting his parents and barring them from their residence for the past year.
An Shameful video of a son beating his mother and father is viral on social media from Kashmir! Police said to have taken cognizance pic.twitter.com/Dr3LmmAxsl
โ Megh Updates ๐จโข (@MeghUpdates)The police have charged Wani under several sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). These include Section 74, which pertains to assault or use of criminal force against a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty, Section 126(2) for wrongful restraint, and Section 351(2) concerning criminal intimidation.
The victims, Ghulam Ahmad Wani and Taja Banoo of S.A Colony Nowgam, are reported to be in a distressed state due to the alleged abuse. An FIR, numbered 77 of 2024, has been registered at the Nowgam police station.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the accused has been brought in for questioning as the investigation progresses. "Acting upon a written complaint from Mst Taja Banoo, a criminal case FIR No. 77/2024 under sections 74, 126(2), 351(2) BNS has been registered at Police Station Nowgam," the spokesperson said.
The case has garnered significant attention after a video depicting the alleged mistreatment of the elderly parents by their son was circulated widely on social media.
The viral video sparked massive outrage on X, with one user commenting, "Should be punished according to law and check whether he is mentally well or not."
"Unfortunately there is no law which will punish this animal, he will be normally treated in a society. There are innumerable cases in our society where even worse is happening. I have no idea how such animals get sleep. But to be honest, we are hypocrites of highest order," added another irked user.
A third user remarked, "Childlessness is better than such children. I felt very embarrassed watching the video. It's heartbreaking to witness such cruelty and disrespect. May Allah grant them strength and patience during this difficult time. Aameen."
Here's a look at some of the other reactions on X to the shocking incident:ย
Arrested but I am sure parents will take the complaint back... https://t.co/25Xl19BtkL
โ Desi Tesla (@TEJINDE52441549)It's deeply saddening and shameful when a child disrespects or harms their parents. Such actions are deserving of laanat (curse), as parents are a blessing from Allah. Their love, sacrifices, and prayers are unmatched. https://t.co/caAZAbJqZN
โ Mohsin Gadoo (@mohsingadoo3)If you're a parent, never distribute your property before your death.
If you're a child of aged parents, don't let them distribute their property before their death.
May Allah never put us in such trials. https://t.co/n4HkTLUYuA
This kind of people should be arrested and sentenced for life time imprisonment https://t.co/mPpgsHe5b0
โ Maaz Sayyed (@maazsayyed165)You will not stop crying after watching this video.๐ญ How a son beats his parents, and kicks them out of the house, how can this child succeed.๐ญ๐ https://t.co/4TTwCQOmJd
โ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (@shehjaarr)I strongly request to district administration of srinagar
Immediately take necessary actions against him. https://t.co/rz0GrIuXeA
Very Shocking and Heartbreaking..
This man is a big blot on whole Kashmiri society and kashmiriyat https://t.co/jjJWDvDRlu
it's crazy how some people can be so ungrateful and hurtful towards their parents, who've literally given them everything
parents deserve respect, love, and care, not abuse or neglect
really sad to see :(( https://t.co/8GTF5rY2UW
Unfortunately there is no law which will punish this animal, he will be normally treated in a society. There are innumerable cases in our society where even worse is happening. I have no idea how such animals get sleep. But to be honest, we are hypocrites of highest order. ๐๐ญ https://t.co/ZSBpUf4AqO
โ Ashtiaq Arzoo (@arzoo_ashtiaq21)He should be Hanged Publicly for this vicious act. https://t.co/Q5z6ugWziE
โ Your Weird Friend A. (@AhsanRais14)This is heartbreaking ๐. You made your parents cry, your children are gonna make you cry when you are old. https://t.co/K8aQrXM8bH
โ ๐๐ค๐ฎ๐๐ฃ (@notabihour)Police should take strict action in this case as many such parents die in silence as they hardly share their pain with anyone. It has become a new trend in Kashmir as youth leave old parents to God's mercy. Very painful and unbearable. https://t.co/i2RsDUGcN8
โ Health Reporter (@PeerzadaMansoor)