New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The Delhi police on Thursday apprehended multiple individuals for allegedly assaulting a woman flower shop owner, officials said.

The incident came to light following a video circulated on social media, showcasing a group of individuals beating the woman with wooden sticks. The accused also assaulted a young man, who tried to intervene in an attempt to protect the woman.

According to police officials, authorities took suo motu cognisance of the circulating clip based on social media inputs despite no Police Control Room (PCR) call or written complaint being lodged at the Hauz Khas police station.

The police has traced the woman affected in the incident, while the search for the accused persons has been apprehended...