Police are investigating the alleged assault at a nightclub in Guwahati (Img: X)
Guwahati: A woman was allegedly stripped and assaulted inside a nightclub in Guwahati’s Khanapara area late Thursday night, with videos of the incident circulating widely on social media. Police have detained the club manager for questioning.
The incident reportedly took place at Locals Cafe and Lounge in Khanapara. According to preliminary reports, the woman was allegedly pushed to the floor and assaulted inside the establishment. Male and female bouncers were reportedly present at the venue at the time.
Videos circulating on social media appear to show the woman on the floor while several people are nearby. Another video appears to show a woman attempting to help her before a vehicle partially blocks the view.
The identity of the woman has not yet been established.
Police have detained the manager of the nightclub for questioning as part of the investigation.
DCP East Tabu Ram Pegu said the establishment was closed on Friday on account of Gandhi Jayanti. He confirmed that the manager had been detained in connection with the incident.
The circumstances leading up to the alleged assault remain unclear. Police are investigating what happened inside the club before the confrontation and who was involved.
The establishment was found closed, with its lights switched off, and no member of the management was available for comment.
Police have registered a case in connection with the incident. Investigators are expected to establish the identities of those involved and reconstruct the sequence of events based on available video footage and other evidence.
Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
