Shocking assault in Ghaziabad: Techie, her mother drag, thrash mother-in-law; CCTV clip triggers police action

GHAZIABAD: A video showing a woman and her mother mercilessly beating her elderly mother-in-law has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and prompting a police inquiry.The incident occurred on July 1 in Govindpuram locality in Ghaziabad and came to light after a 1-minute-29-second CCTV clip surfaced online.The accused, identified as Akanksha, a software engineer working from home, and her mother, were seen in the video dragging and assaulting 65-year-old Sudesh Devi, wife of retired Delhi government teacher Satyapal Singh. The footage shows Akanksha arguing with her mother-in-law while her mother filmed the confrontation. When Sudesh tried to snatch the phone, both women pushed her to the ground and repeatedly beat her.Satyapal Singh, the victim’s husband, said they tried to file a complaint at the Kavi Nagar police station, but were allegedly turned away initially. The couple later submitted a formal complaint, accusing Akanksha of daily harassment and physical abuse.Senior police officials confirmed that an NCR (Non-Cognizable Report) has been filed against Akanksha and her mother. “The complaint states that the daughter-in-law regularly mistreated her in-laws. On the basis of this, an NCR was registered under relevant sections,” said City DCP Dhawal Jaiswal. Akanksha’s father is reportedly a Delhi Police officer.The couple’s only son, Antariksh, also a software engineer, married Akanksha two and a half years ago. The family claims the abuse has been ongoing for months.