In a harrowing incident that unfolded in Amroha district, Uttar Pradesh, a nursing student narrowly escaped a violent attack by a man who attempted to strangle her in broad daylight. The accused, identified as Rahul, reportedly assaulted the woman after she rejected his romantic advances. The timely intervention of bystanders saved the victim from grave harm.The shocking event took place in the Salempur Gosai area of Amroha and was captured on video, which has since gone viral on social media. According to police reports, the accused first knocked the young woman off her scooter and then attempted to strangle her using her dupatta. The victim, a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) student, was en route to Gajraula from her village when the attack occurred.Years of harassmentSources reveal that the accused had been stalking the victim for over four years and became enraged after witnessing her interact with other men. On Saturday evening, Rahul allegedly intercepted her scooter, initially trying to engage her in conversation. When his advances were rebuffed, he launched the attack, escalating the situation into a life-threatening assault.उत्तर प्रदेश : जिला अमरोहा में प्रेमिका को सड़क पर गिराकर गला घोंटकर हत्या की कोशिश, पब्लिक ने बचाया !!सिरफिरे बॉयफ्रेंड राहुल पर FIR दर्ज, तलाश जारी। pic.twitter.com/7xaJtAikX5— Gagandeep Singh (@GagandeepNews) January 5, 2025Timely rescue and police actionEyewitnesses rushed to the scene and intervened, rescuing the young woman as Rahul fled. The victims family immediately took her to a private hospital for treatment. A police complaint was filed, and authorities have since launched a manhunt for the accused.We have registered a case and formed teams to apprehend the accused, stated a senior police official. The incident has sparked outrage across the region, with citizens demanding swift justice.Viral video fuels public outrageThe video of the attack has triggered widespread condemnation, amplifying calls for stricter safety measures for women. Police have assured that the investigation is ongoing and promised swift action to bring the accused to justice.
