Assam: Video of lady folk singer being punched on the face goes viral, culprit apprehended

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TNT Desk | January 22, 2019

In a rather shocking incident, a video of a lady folk singer in Assam being punched at the face is going viral on social media.

Reports have come in that the video was recorded at Palhaji in Assam's Barpeta district on January 14. In the video, the singer identified as Kukila Sarkar is seen performing on stage when suddenly a man in a black suit walks up to her and punched her on the face. The impact of the blow makes the singer fall on stage while another man seems to run to her rescue.

The video has gained momentum only now after being shared multiple times on social media.

The attacker has been identified as one Tamnizur Rahman. He has been apprehended and has undergone public trial and has since apologized, but his intention behind the attack still remains a mystery.

VArious news channels in Assam have been playing the video since the time it made its foray into the public domain.