Nihangs Assault Man Over Horse Riding Dispute in Ludhiana
Ludhiana: Denied permission to ride horses, Nihangs ‘assault’ man; 13 booked
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A violent confrontation occurred in Ludhiana, Punjab, when a group of Nihangs assaulted Jaswinder Deep after he denied them permission to ride his horses. The incident escalated with the theft of Deep's licensed pistol, leading to an FIR against multiple suspects including Raman Nihang and others.
- 01The incident took place on May 13 in the Sadar police station area of Ludhiana, Punjab.
- 02Jaswinder Deep, the complainant, is a horse enthusiast who keeps horses at his stable near Gill village.
- 03The accused allegedly threatened to kill Deep during the assault after he refused their request to ride his horses.
- 04Gopi Nihang is accused of stealing Deep's licensed .32 bore pistol during the incident.
- 05The police have filed charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including rioting and criminal intimidation.
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In a troubling incident in Ludhiana, Punjab, a group of Nihangs assaulted Jaswinder Deep after he refused to allow them to ride his horses. The confrontation occurred on May 13 in the Sadar police station area, where Deep maintains a stable for his horses. According to Deep's complaint, the group, led by Raman Nihang, demanded access to his horses. When he declined, a heated argument ensued, prompting the accused to forcibly enter his home and physically assault him. Deep reported that they threatened his life before fleeing the scene. In the chaos, Gopi Nihang allegedly stole Deep's licensed .32 bore pistol, which was loaded with seven cartridges. Following the incident, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against several individuals, including Mani Nihang, Davinder Singh alias Lakha Nihang, and others, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to causing hurt, rioting, and intimidation. Investigating officer Gurpreet Singh stated that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspects and recover the stolen weapon.
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This incident raises concerns about public safety and the behavior of groups in the area, potentially affecting local residents' sense of security.
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