An alarming incident of violence unfolded at the Supertech Ecovillage-1 housing society in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on Thursday night (June 26), where residents were allegedly assaulted by security guards and maintenance staff after complaining about a prolonged power outage.
Power cut sparks heated confrontation
According to officials, residents became frustrated after electricity was unavailable for nearly two to three hours. When repeated calls to the maintenance staff went unanswered, several residents went to the maintenance office to seek an explanation. A verbal altercation ensued, which quickly escalated into physical violence.
Shocking video footage surfaces
Videos of the incident have since gone viral on social media, showing residents being punched, kicked, and beaten with sticks. In one disturbing clip, multiple men can be seen attacking residents in front of a visibly frightened child.
Residents detail their ordeal
One of the victims described the terrifying experience, “We had no electricity for hours. When we went downstairs, we found other residents already questioning the staff. Suddenly, they started hitting us. Someone grabbed my collar, and others beat me with sticks. I was slapped, and my whole body is swollen. My children were crying helplessly nearby,” he said.
Police respond swiftly, 4 arrested
Following a complaint, Central Noida police reached the spot and filed an FIR. Four individuals from the maintenance team were arrested. They have been identified as-
- Ravindra
- Sohit
- Sachin Kuntal
- Vipin Kasana
Confirming the action, DCP Central Noida, Shakti Mohan Awasthi, stated, “We received the complaint and immediately responded. A case was registered, and all identified accused have been arrested on charges of assault.”
