Mohali: Men assault youths, damage vehicle in Kharar

According to the 22-year-old complainant, Sachin, had gone with his friends to collect their Thar SUV when the incident took place between 3am and 4am in the parking area of the complex

A group of men allegedly assaulted two youths at a private society in Kharar, in the early hours of Sunday.

The case has been registered under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 324(4) (mischief) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)

According to the 22-year-old complainant, Sachin, had gone with his friends to collect their Thar SUV when the incident took place between 3am and 4am in the parking area of the complex.

Police said the accused, identified as Sangam and his associates, stopped the group and questioned them about the whereabouts of their friend Arun. During the confrontation, they allegedly restrained the complainant and his friend Rudransh and slapped them.

The suspects left the spot but returned shortly after. The complainant alleged that shots were fired during the second instance and one round hit the window of their vehicle. However, investigating officer Lakhwinder said that they are examining the claims of the gunshot. The accused fled in a Scorpio vehicle after the incident.

Police have named Sangam and Anju in the case, along with two unidentified persons. The case has been registered under Sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 324(4) (mischief) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Officials said they are verifying the sequence of events and working to identify and trace the remaining accused.