Sunday, October 27, 2024 – A viral video showing a v!olent
att@ck on a woman alleged to be the mistress of a married man has triggered
widespread outrage in Zimbabwe.
In the footage, an unidentified woman, along with her
friends, is seen merc!lessly b3ating and str!.pping the alleged mistress,
referred to locally as a “small house,” while ignoring her desperate
pleas for mercy.
The video, shared by @crimewatchzw on social media, shows
the woman and her friends using a hose pipe and a stick to beat the victim. One
of the attackers holds her legs to prevent any escape, while the others take
turns hitting her. The attackers also warn her against reporting the assault to
the police. The footage has shocked viewers due to its violent content and the
humiliation inflicted on the victim, whose private areas were visible
throughout the assault.
Public reactions have been swift and intense, with
Zimbabweans calling on the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to take immediate
action against the perpetrators. Many have condemned the incident, urging
authorities to pursue justice and set a strong precedent against vigilante acts
of violence.
The ZRP has yet to release an official statement on the
matter, but public pressure continues to mount for arrests and swift legal
action.
