A video showing an elderly man beating a youth with a stick for filming a reel on the road has gone viral on social media. Many users have supported the man’s actions, saying people should be mindful of when and where they shoot videos. One user who shared the video claimed that the man misunderstood the situation. He thought the youth was harassing a girl.
According to reports, the youth was recording an inappropriate reel on a busy street when the elderly man lost his temper. He stepped out of his car, picked up a stick, and started hitting the youth, who ran away to escape the beating. A woman in the clip is also seen trying to stop the assault.
The 41-second video has received over 10 lakh views, with social media users reacting in support of the elderly man.