Dairy Owner and Friend Attacked in Ludhiana Over Court Testimony
Ludhiana: Bizman, friend attacked over court testimony in murder attempt case
Hindustan Times
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In Ludhiana, Punjab, India, a dairy owner, Gaurav Malhotra, and his friend were attacked by two men on motorcycles, who threatened them against testifying in a pending murder attempt case involving Malhotra's son. The police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
- 01Gaurav Malhotra and his friend were attacked to intimidate them from testifying in court.
- 02The attack is linked to a previous incident where Malhotra's son was severely injured.
- 03Police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- 04The attack occurred on May 5 at Malhotra's dairy unit in Ludhiana.
- 05Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest the assailants.
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On May 5, 2023, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, Gaurav Malhotra, a dairy owner, and his friend Gurpreet Singh were attacked by two unidentified men on motorcycles. The assailants threatened Malhotra against testifying in a murder attempt case involving his son, who was previously injured in a related incident. Following the attack, Malhotra lodged a complaint with the police, leading to the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including criminal intimidation and voluntarily causing hurt. The police are currently working to identify and apprehend the attackers. This incident highlights the ongoing intimidation faced by witnesses in serious criminal cases in India.
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This incident raises concerns about witness safety and intimidation in Ludhiana, potentially discouraging others from coming forward in criminal cases.
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