A disturbing video from Muzaffarpur, Bihar has sparked outrage on social media and among local communities. The clip shows a mother forcing her young daughter to walk through a busy market carrying a school bag filled with heavy bricks.
In the video, the girl seen crying and struggling with the weight as her mother walks beside her. At times, the mother scolds or slaps her in front of bystanders.
Psyco Mother forces daughter to Carry Bricks in Bihar
The footage, shared widely on platforms like X and Instagram, quickly drew attention for its harshness. Many viewers questioned how such treatment could happen in broad daylight. Onlookers eventually intervened, persuading the woman to remove the bricks from the child’s bag and offering comfort to the distressed girl.
Social media reaction
Commenters on Reddit and other social sites condemned the behavior. They labeled it as child cruelty instead of discipline and urged authorities to take action under child protection laws. Many noted that while parents sometimes use strict measures, forcing a child to carry heavy items in public crosses a line into potential abuse and danger.
The incident has renewed discussions about parenting practices and child rights in India. Legal experts highlighted that children protected under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, which prohibits physical harm or dangerous punishment.
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