Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Former MLA Guddu Pandit Accused of Assaulting Wife in Video
A video online appears to show former politician Guddu Pandit fighting with his wife, Archana.
In the video, he is allegedly seen pulling her by the hair.
Archana is also shown shouting and hitting him with a broom.
She says the incident happened at her home in Shikarpur on September 2.
She later complained to the police.
She says Guddu and his family threatened her and her son.
She also says they are involved in a divorce case.
Police are checking the complaint and video before deciding what action to take.
A viral video allegedly shows former MLA Guddu Pandit dragging his wife, Archana Pandit, by her hair.
Archana filed a complaint at Shikarpur police station after the video surfaced.
She alleged that Guddu assaulted her at her residence on September 2.
Archana also alleged repeated death threats against her and her son, Samar Pandit.
Police said they are examining the complaint and video; the allegations have not been independently verified.
- Who
- Former MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Guddu Pandit was accused by his wife, Archana Pandit.
- What
- Archana alleged that Guddu assaulted her, and a video purportedly shows him dragging her by the hair.
- When
- The video was reportedly recorded on September 2; Archana filed her complaint on Thursday.
- Where
- The alleged incident took place at Archana Pandit's residence near the RTO office in Shikarpur, Bulandshahr.
- Why
- Archana said Guddu wanted her to withdraw their pending divorce case and alleged that he and his family had threatened her and her son.
Archana Pandit's allegations
Police's investigative position
What happened in the video
Archana Pandit's allegations
Archana alleged that Guddu pushed and assaulted her after arriving at her home and asking her to come outside. The video purportedly shows him pulling her by the hair and dragging her.
Police's investigative position
Police have received the video and complaint but have not yet confirmed the allegations; officials said the material is being examined.
Threats and motive
Archana Pandit's allegations
Archana alleged that Guddu and his family repeatedly threatened to kill her and her son, and that he wanted her to withdraw their pending divorce case.
Police's investigative position
These claims remain allegations while the police investigation is underway.
- Accused
- Guddu Pandit, a former MLA and Samajwadi Party leader
- Complainant
- Archana Pandit, Guddu Pandit's third wife
- Alleged incident date
- September 2
- Location
- Archana Pandit's residence near the RTO office in Shikarpur, Bulandshahr
- Complaint
- Filed at Shikarpur police station after the video surfaced
- Police position
- The complaint and video are being examined
- Verification status
- The allegations and video have not been independently verified