A case has come to light in Sonipat district where a young man was allegedly attacked with hot iron rods, seriously injured, and robbed near a hotel. Based on a complaint from the victim's family, police have registered a case under various sections and the SC/ST Atrocities Act and have begun an investigation.
Attack near Bismillah Hotel
The victim’s elder brother, Virendra Kumar, a resident of Gurugram, stated in his complaint to the police that his younger brother, Anil, was present at the Bismillah Hotel on Matindu Road between 9 and 9:30 pm. It is alleged that some hotel employees and other youths attacked him at that time.
The complaint states that the accused include Aavesh Ansari’s son and other hotel employees, whom the police can identify.
Attacks on legs with hot iron rods
According to the complaint, the accused brutally attacked Anil, striking him multiple times with hot iron rods. The attack caused severe injuries to both his legs and caused profuse bleeding. The family alleges that the accused intended to seriously injure him.
Cash, Mobile Phone, and Gold Jewelry Taken
The family alleges that during the assault, the accused also took Anil’s belongings. These included ₹430 in cash, a mobile phone, and his wife’s gold jewelry worth approximately ₹9,500. It is reported that after forcibly snatching these items, the accused fled the scene.
Referred from Kharkhoda Hospital to PGI Rohtak
Upon learning of the incident, the family immediately called 112 and informed the police. Anil was then taken to the Civil Hospital, Kharkhoda, where doctors provided first aid. Later, due to his condition, he was referred to the Trauma Center, PGIMS, Rohtak. Doctors from the orthopedic and surgical departments treated him.
According to the complainant, police officers also arrived at the hospital, including one identified as Sandeep. They recorded the statements of the injured Anil and his brother, Virendra Kumar, on camera.
Case under several sections, including the SC/ST Act
The police have registered a case under sections 115, 118(1), 118(2), 303, 304, and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and section 3(2)(va) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Since section 303(1) is not available on the CCTNS system, 303 BNS has been registered for now.
After preliminary investigation, the case file has been forwarded to the competent authority, ACP Rajdeep Mor, who will investigate the matter further.
Courtesy: Hindi News