‘What would he do to her in private?’ Chilling Odisha video shows man slapping woman, pulling her hair on bike; triggers debate on domestic violence

A video from Bhubaneswar is drawing widespread attention online and sparking a heated debate. The clip has caught attention for the disturbing situation it shows in a public space, raising concerns about safety and awareness. The footage is said to be from near Studio Square.

Viral video shows incident on busy road

In the video, a man is seen riding a motorcycle with a woman seated behind him. During the ride, he uses one hand to control the vehicle and the other to hit the woman and pull her hair repeatedly.

The incident takes place on a busy road, which is why many viewers found it concerning. The woman in the clip does not show a visible reaction, which has also been widely discussed online.

Post by user brings the video into spotlight

The video was shared by a user named Tarun Gautam, who also tagged authorities in his post. He wrote, “He is literally punching her while riding bike with one hand in full public view. I don’t even want to imagine what he’d do to her in private.”

After this post, the clip spread quickly across platforms and started drawing strong public reactions.

Social media reaction: Mixed opinions online

The video has led to strong and mixed reactions from users. One comment read, “Her lack of reaction says that this is a regular occurrence for her. I hope that man gets jailed and she doesn’t have to see him again.”

Another user wrote, “What makes women tolerate this shit is beyond my comprehension…and i am glad I don’t understand it!!”

Some users also shared a different perspective. One comment said, “You’ll be surprised that many women actually like such men and won’t leave them… Be careful of what you’re posting.”

Another user expressed concern, saying, “I feel terrible for these women who just don’t find guts to stand up for themselves and give it back. Abuse is a strange thing for some people… Maybe is devotion, maybe its financial… whatever it is, just sucks.”

Debate over filming and sharing videos

The circulation of the video has also raised questions about recording such incidents. One user commented, “I agree that the boy is wrong, but taking videos of anyone like this has become a way for these YouTubers to earn money, and it is moving toward a very dangerous trend.”

At the same time, some users feel that such videos can help in identifying those involved, especially when clear details are visible.

Disclaimer: The video is based on social media posts and has not been independently verified by The Times of India. The time, location, and authenticity of the footage could not be confirmed. The views expressed are those of individual users. Thumb image: X