Assault at Zirakpur Construction Site Over Money Dispute
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In Zirakpur, Punjab, a property dealer, Rajesh Goyal, and his associates were assaulted by a group led by Amandeep Kaur over a money dispute related to a housing project. The attackers threatened to halt construction work unless their demands were met and used weapons during the assault.
- 01The incident occurred at the Royal City Garden Villa colony on Nangla Road around 11 am on Thursday.
- 02Rajesh Goyal and his associates were attacked with rods and a sharp-edged weapon after refusing to pay the demanded money.
- 03Rahul, one of the attackers, injured Jai Kumar's hand with a sharp weapon during the confrontation.
- 04The attackers prevented the victims from escaping by instructing the security guard to lock the main gate.
- 05An FIR was registered against the accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
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On Thursday morning, a violent incident unfolded at a construction site in Zirakpur, Punjab, where property dealer Rajesh Goyal and his associates were assaulted by a group led by Amandeep Kaur. The group demanded money to allow construction work on a housing project at Royal City Garden Villa colony on Nangla Road. When Goyal and his associates refused, the situation escalated. The attackers surrounded the victims, using rods and a sharp-edged weapon, injuring Jai Kumar in the process. As the victims attempted to escape, Amandeep Kaur allegedly directed the security guard to lock the main gate, trapping them inside while the assault continued. The attackers, including Rahul, who displayed a firearm to intimidate the victims, fled the scene when the victims raised an alarm. The injured were initially treated at a local hospital before being referred to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Chandigarh. The police have registered an FIR against Amandeep Kaur, Rahul, and several unidentified individuals under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), highlighting the serious nature of the incident.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security at construction sites in Zirakpur, potentially affecting ongoing projects and local business operations.
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