Teenager in Madhya Pradesh Detained for Assaulting Children, Forcing Religious Chanting

A viral video shows a 16-year-old hitting three minors and coercing them to chant 'Jai Shri Ram,' prompting police action and public outrage.

A video from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, shows a 16-year-old boy assaulting three children, aged 6, 9, and 11, and forcing them to chant a religious slogan.
The incident reportedly occurred over a month ago near an under-construction amusement park but surfaced recently, leading to widespread anger.
The children, allegedly from the Muslim community, were verbally abused, accused of smoking, and threatened with being thrown into a nearby pond.
Police have detained the 16-year-old assailant and a 14-year-old who filmed the incident, filing charges for assault, abuse, and promoting religious enmity.
Local authorities have deployed additional personnel to maintain order after community members gathered to demand swift action.