India arrests three minors after viral video shows teen assault

A video showing an assault captured on a mobile phone spread rapidly across social media platforms in India, igniting widespread public anger. In response, law‑enforcement agencies identified three individuals involved in the incident, all of whom were minors, and placed them under arrest under the country's juvenile justice provisions.

Authorities said the arrests were made after a formal investigation confirmed the participants’ involvement in the assault depicted in the viral footage. The case has highlighted growing concerns over the rapid dissemination of violent content online and the challenges of applying legal measures to minors accused of serious offenses. Police officials indicated that the youths will be processed according to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, while investigators continue to examine the broader circumstances surrounding the incident.