Verka booth owner, visitor hurt in clash
Chandigarh, May 12 -- A monetary dispute took a violent turn when two groups clashed near the Manimajra bus stand late on Saturday evening, resulting in injuries to several of them, police said. FIRs have been registered on the statement of both groups and a probe has been initiated, officials said.
According to the police, one Naveen Hooda went to a Verka booth, run by Abdul Wahid, near the bus stand to take money that he had reportedly lent. The discussion turned into a heated argument, triggering a physical confrontation between both groups. Eyewitnesses said Wahid was the first to attack Hooda, the FIR mentioned.
As per the complaint filed by Wahid, Hooda and his companions assaulted him and his nephews - Mosin and Ashkar Ali, aka Jassi. Wahid also alleged that Hooda brandished a pistol and tried to open fire at them but was stopped by local residents who snatched the licensed firearm that was finally seized by the police.
Complainant Wahid said he, along with his nephews, sustained injuries. However, counterclaims suggest that Hooda sustained severe injuries during the clash. An FIR has also been registered against Abdul Wahid under relevant sections based on the cross-complaint. The police confirmed that both parties were booked and an investigation was underway. No one was hospitalised, according to the police. A forensic team visited the site. The scene was videographed. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and statements of witnesses to determine the sequence of events. According to the police, the matter would be thoroughly investigated and necessary action would be taken against the guilty....
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