A disturbing incident surfaced from Gurugram’s Sector 37-C, where a migrant worker was brutally assaulted by multiple men, reportedly contractors linked to the construction firm Rapti Timeline Infra (India). The victim, a JCB operator employed at the site, was forcibly hung upside down by his feet from an iron pipe inside a partially constructed building and beaten severely with sticks and plastic pipes.
The viral video, believed to have been recorded in June 2025 but only widely circulated in late July, shows the victim crying and begging for mercy while his assailants relentlessly hit him. In the footage, one accused justifies the attack by accusing the victim of negligence, specifically alleging laxity by site guards, though this claim is denied by others present at the site. A man also appears trying to intervene on the victim’s behalf, but to no avail, as violence continues unabated.
Police Response and Arrests Made
The viral circulation of this graphic footage prompted swift police action despite no initial formal complaint being lodged by the victim or witnesses. Authorities took suo motu cognisance, registering an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addressing attempt to commit an offence, wrongful confinement, organised crime, and grievous assault.
Four suspects, including individuals identified as Yogendra Bhati and Brijesh Kumar associated with Rapti Timeline Infra, have been arrested for interrogation. However, the victim remains untraceable or unwilling to come forward publicly, raising concerns for his safety and well-being.
Underlying Issues: Vulnerabilities of Migrant Labourers
This case casts a stark light on the ongoing vulnerabilities faced by migrant labourers in India’s urban construction sector. Such workers often confront unsafe work environments, power imbalances, delayed or denied wages, and social marginalisation.
The assault incident highlights the abusive treatment some endure, compounded by workplace impunity and possibly political connections shielding perpetrators. Local reports claim the accused contractor has influential ties, potentially impeding earlier police intervention despite prior attempts by the victim to seek redress.
The silence or absence of many witnesses during the assault further reflects the complex dynamics of fear and powerlessness surrounding labour rights abuses. Police have affirmed their commitment to a transparent and thorough investigation, recognising the public outrage and the urgent demand for accountability and justice in such matters.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
The Logical Indian views this brutal attack on a migrant worker as a chilling reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protections for vulnerable labourers who contribute indispensably to India’s economic growth yet remain social and legal outcasts.
Such violence is unacceptable in any society aspiring toward justice and dignity for all. We condemn the assault unequivocally and call upon law enforcement agencies, policymakers, and civil society to enhance labour rights enforcement, ensure swift accountability for perpetrators, and prioritize the safety and dignity of migrant workers.
Our commitment to peaceful coexistence and empathy demands dismantling exploitative power structures fostering fear and violence. Communities and authorities should build a safer, more just environment for migrant workers, ensuring that such heinous acts never recur.
🚨 Disturbing video from Gurugram: A migrant worker was brutally beaten and hung upside down by a contractor said to be of Sector 37C getting viral on social media.
— Sushil Manav (@sushilmanav) July 28, 2025
Hope the police and the authorities take cognisance #Gurugram #JusticeForWorkers #HumanRights #StopTheAbuse pic.twitter.com/oTixRlGZPq
