Ludhiana, Nov. 21 -- A couple was brutally assaulted outside their home in the Bhattian area near the Jalandhar Bypass late Wednesday night after an argument over a sand trolley parked in the street. The victims, Ronit Mishra and his wife, suffered serious injuries and were admitted to a private hospital. The assault was captured on CCTV cameras installed outside their residence.

According to police sources, the incident stemmed from a long-standing dispute over trolleys used for illegal sand mining in the locality. Residents allege that large sand-laden trolleys are routinely parked on narrow streets, causing traffic congestion and posing a safety hazard.

Ronit Mishra stated that when he objected to a trolley being parked outside his h...