Gurugram, Apr 24 (PTI) The Gurugram Police has arrested a man and woman for allegedly engaging in a public fight, spouting cuss words at each other, at Bristol Chowk here, police said on Friday.
A video of the row outside a liquor shop circulated widely on social media.
The police, taking cognisance of the viral video, registered a case and then arrested the two late at night.
In the footage, the two can be seen engaged in a physical fight amid heavy traffic.
The man is seen pulling the woman’s hair and repeatedly slapping her, said police.
A bystander recorded the incident and later shared it online.
A few more people were seen filming the altercation and asking the woman to leave.
Social media users tagged the Haryana Police and Gurugram administration, demanding strict action.
The arrested woman was identified as Riya Kumari alias Riya, a resident of West Bengal, and the mane as Rohit Kumar, a resident of Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
Riya Kumari lives on rent in Wazirabad village, while Rohit lives in Chakkarpur in Gurugram, said police.
“During interrogation, the accused revealed that they knew each other and that the incident occurred after they had drunk heavily. An argument broke out between them over an old matter and quickly escalated into a public uproar,” an officer said.
“Those who disturb the peace in public places will not be spared under any circumstances,” the officer added. PTI COR VN VN
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