The video actually shows a 52-year-old Indian tourist, Raj Jasuja, who was allegedly beaten up in Pattaya following a dispute over payment for sexual services.
A video showing several women assaulting a man in public is being widely shared on social media. The clip includes a screenshot of what appears to be a Times of India headline claiming that an Indian Army official, identified as Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, was beaten up in Thailand after refusing to pay for an escort service.
Was Indian Army Officer Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni Assaulted In Thailand? No, Video Viral
Evidence
A Google reverse image search using a keyframe from the viral video led us to a report published by ABP News on January 3, 2026. The report identified the man in the video as Raj Jasuja, a 52-year-old Indian tourist. According to the report, he was allegedly assaulted by a group of transgender women in Pattaya, Thailand, on December 27, 2025, following a dispute over payment after availing sexual services.
We also found a report by The Indian Express carrying details of the same incident. The report, too, detailed that Raj Jasuja was allegedly assaulted in Pattaya after an argument related to payment for sexual services escalated into a physical altercation. The report further noted that the tourist suffered injuries to his face and the back of his head and was taken to a hospital after receiving first aid.
Further investigation led us to a report by The Thaiger, which stated that the incident took place near Pattaya’s Walking Street. Citing an eyewitness identified as Phongphon, the report stated that an argument broke out between Raj Jasuja and a transgender woman over an alleged payment dispute.
Was Indian Army Officer Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni Assaulted In Thailand? No, Video Viral With False Claim
According to the eyewitness account, the transgender woman subsequently called several colleagues, after which the Indian tourist was allegedly attacked by a group. The report added that Raj Jasuja received medical treatment for his injuries and that police planned to record his statement as part of their investigation.
We also searched for the Times of India headline visible in the viral post and found that it had been digitally altered. The original reports and footage identified the victim as Raj Jasuja, an Indian tourist. However, viral social media posts modified the headline and falsely portrayed the man as an Indian Army official, thereby creating a misleading narrative around the incident.
Conclusion
Our investigation found that the viral claim is false. The video does not show an Indian Army official being assaulted in Thailand. It actually depicts an incident involving 52-year-old Indian tourist Raj Jasuja, who was allegedly attacked following a dispute over payment for sexual services in Pattaya. Additionally, the headline attached to the viral post was manipulated to misrepresent the identity of the victim.
Written By Mohammed Zakariya, Translated By Vasudha Beri, Edited By Kushel Madhusoodan
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