Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Agra Woman Alleges Police Assault, Threatens Suicide; Police Respond
A woman in Agra said police officers hurt her and tore her clothes at the police station, and she threatened to harm herself.
She was upset about how a case was handled.
The police responded with a video showing her arguing and trying to hurt herself, saying her claims were untrue.
Now, the police have charged the woman.
The case involves conflicting stories and differing views on what happened at the station.
A woman in Agra accused police of assault, alleging they tore her clothes.
The woman threatened suicide if she didn't receive justice for the alleged assault.
A video of the woman narrating her experience went viral on social media.
Agra Police released a counter video claiming the woman instigated a confrontation.
Police stated the woman was booked and her allegations are baseless.
- Who
- Sarju Yadav and police officers from the Trans Yamuna Police Station.
- What
- A woman accused police of assault and tearing her clothes, and threatened suicide; Police released a counter video and stated she was charged.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 19, 2025; the report was published on August 21, 2025.
- Where
- Trans Yamuna Police Station in Kalindi Vihar, Agra.
- Why
- The woman went to the police station seeking justice in a case, which led to the alleged assault. The police released a video and statement in response to the woman's allegations.
Woman's Allegations
Police Response
Assault Claims
Woman's Allegations
Police assaulted her, tore her clothes, and humiliated her.
Police Response
Police responded that the woman was the aggressor and instigated the confrontation.
- Location
- Kalindi Vihar, Agra
- Police Station
- Trans Yamuna Police Station
- Accuser
- Sarju Yadav
- Police Response
- Released counter video, made statement
- Charges
- Sections 126/135/170 BNS
- Case Status
- Under investigation; conflicting claims