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A startling video capturing a group of security guards smashing the windscreen and windows of a luxury Mercedes car has gone viral, prompting outrage and raising serious questions about law, order, and conduct of private security personnel in Gurugram. The footage shows multiple guards hitting the expensive vehicle’s glass with sticks and rods, leaving the car badly damaged in what witnesses describe as a sudden eruption of anger over a parking disagreement.
The video, widely shared across social media platforms, shows the guards attacking the parked Mercedes with remarkable intensity, striking the windscreen and side windows repeatedly. Passersby and residents watching the incident unfold appeared shocked and helpless as the guards, reportedly employed by a local housing society, unleashed their fury on the vehicle. According to onlookers, the dispute began over a parking spot conflict, which quickly escalated into a violent confrontation that resulted in deliberate property damage.
Local residents told reporters the altercation started when the owner of the Mercedes allegedly parked in a space that was being contested by other residents and security personnel. What began as heated words soon turned physical, with security guards reportedly losing their temper and choosing to vandalize the vehicle rather than seek a peaceful resolution. The footage shows stunned neighbours recording the incident on their phones, unable to intervene as the guards continued their assault.
This incident has sparked widespread public criticism of the behaviour of security staff, with many questioning how personnel entrusted with safeguarding communities could engage in such brazen destruction. Experts say the episode highlights deeper issues around accountability and training of private security forces, who often work with minimal oversight despite being responsible for community safety.
Following the viral spread of the video, local police reportedly registered an FIR and have launched an investigation into the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that the authorities are questioning the guards involved as well as the vehicle owner to fully understand the cause and sequence of events that led to the violent outburst. Sources indicate the police are considering charges related to criminal intimidation, destruction of property, and breach of peace, depending on the final outcome of the inquiry.
Residents of the neighbourhood expressed concern that such incidents reflect a breakdown in community harmony and a lack of conflict resolution mechanisms at the local level. “It was unbelievable to see security guards attacking a vehicle right in broad daylight,” one neighbour said. “We trust them to maintain peace, not destroy people’s property.”
Law enforcement officials have urged calm as the investigation proceeds, advising citizens to avoid taking matters into their own hands and to allow the police to handle disputes lawfully. Meanwhile, the video continues to circulate online, with users calling for stricter regulation of private security agencies and accountability for those who defy the law. As authorities pursue the case, many are watching closely to see what legal consequences the guards will face and whether the society’s management will review its hiring and oversight practices to prevent similar episodes in the future.
