Police file suo motu case over assault of woman at Guwahati nightclub
Assam Police have registered a suo motu case following a viral video showing a woman being assaulted and partially stripped by nightclub bouncers in Guwahati. Authorities have questioned club management and are reviewing CCTV footage, though the victim has not yet come forward to file a formal complaint.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical concerns regarding public safety, the conduct of private security personnel in nightlife venues, and the role of social media in triggering police intervention in cases of gender-based violence.
The Assam Police registered a case suo motu after a woman was “partially stripped and assaulted” by the bouncers of a nightclub here, and questioned the authorities of the club, senior officers said on Saturday (October 3, 2026).
The police action follows a video of the incident, allegedly occurring outside the nightclub in the Khanapara area early on Friday (October 2), that went viral on social media.
“The case was registered suo motu on Friday (October 2) night, and an investigation has been started. People involved in managing the club have been questioned at the local police station. No arrests have been made yet,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Guwahati East, Tabu Ram Pegu told PTI .
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