<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">A shocking case of abuse has emerged from Gujarat&rsquo;s Surat, where a migrant worker from Madhya Pradesh was brutally assaulted and humiliated by his employer. The incident, captured on camera, shows the victim being forced to lick the attacker&rsquo;s feet at knifepoint. Police have now launched an investigation into the case.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The victim, identified as Sudhir Kumar Pandey, hails from Sidhi district in Madhya Pradesh. He was working at a local eatery in Surat&rsquo;s Amroli area when the assault occurred. The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows a man identified as &ldquo;Bhola Bhai&rdquo; beating Pandey, brandishing a knife, and forcing him to apologise while licking his feet.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">During the video, Pandey can be heard pleading for mercy and saying, &ldquo;Bhola Bhai, I will never return to Surat.&rdquo; A second clip reportedly shows the same man, wearing a red T-shirt, continuing to beat Pandey and pull his hair, further adding to the outrage over the incident.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">According to Pandey&rsquo;s statement, the attack was carried out by Krishna Yadav and Bhola Yadav, with whom he had previously worked. He said that after he left their employment, the men called him back under a pretext, locked him in a room, and assaulted him. &ldquo;I used to work with Krishna Bhai in Surat. When I informed him I was leaving, he and Bhola Bhai locked me in and beat me up,&rdquo; Pandey alleged.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">He further claimed that although some acquaintances, including Mintu Pandey and Baheri TI Rajesh Pandey, tried to help him, local authorities provided little support beyond a few phone calls. Fearing for his safety, Pandey left Surat soon after the assault.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The Surat Police have taken cognisance of the viral videos and initiated a probe. Officials confirmed that the accused have been identified and will be arrested soon. &ldquo;The investigation is being conducted based on the videos and the victim&rsquo;s statement,&rdquo; a senior police officer said.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The disturbing footage has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for swift action and stricter measures to protect migrant workers in Gujarat&rsquo;s industrial areas.</span></div>

Migrant worker from MP assaulted in Surat

Video shows victim forced to lick attacker’s feet; police launch probe into brutal assault

Migrant worker from MP assaulted in Surat

Video shows victim forced to lick attacker’s feet; police launch probe into brutal assault

November 7, 2025 | 16:37 IST