Three people, including a minor, allegedly assaulted a family from Faridabad on Monday (March 23) and vandalised their car in Delhi‘s Sangam Vihar. The dispute began when the family in the car got into an altercation with a motorcyclist over some issue, leading to violence on the road.
Here’s What Happened in Delhi’s Sangam Vihar
On Monday, Rampal and his family members were on their way to Kalkaji in a car but diverted towards G-Block, Sangam Vihar in Delhi due to road repair work, the police told PTI news agency.
The family got into a dispute with a motorcyclist over some issue, and the situation escalated, during which the rider and five to six associates allegedly attacked the car occupants and started damaging the vehicle.
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Attacked With Rods and Sticks
A video, purportedly of the incident, also surfaced on social media, in which a group can be seen dragging a man out of the car and assaulting him, even as women occupants remain seated inside.
The attackers, in the video, are also seen hitting the car with rods and sticks, while some locals try to intervene. In one instance, a youth climbs onto the bonnet and attempts to smash the windshield with his leg.
Two Sustained Minor Injuries
Two people, including Rampal, sustained minor injuries in the incident, the police told PTI. They further stated that the injured were taken to the hospital for medical exam and were later discharged.
A case has been registered at Sangam Vihar police station. So far, three accused have been identified, of whom two have been arrested while one minor has been apprehended, the police said.
Efforts are underway to trace and arrest the remaining accused seen in the video, they added. Further investigation into the matter is in progress, the police said.
