An Indian Air Force personnel and his father were allegedly thrashed by members of a wedding procession following an argument over honking while seeking passage in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district’s Jahangirabad area, leading to cross-complaints, police said on Monday.
According to officials, the incident occurred on February 19 when Jitendra Singh, a government school teacher, and his son Pratham Singh, who serves in the Indian Air Force, were travelling by car through Amargarh town. Their vehicle encountered a wedding procession blocking the route, triggering a dispute over passage.
Police said members of the wedding procession asked the duo to take an alternate route. The exchange soon turned into a heated argument and then a scuffle, during which both sides allegedly assaulted each other. All involved sustained minor injuries and later underwent medical examination.
Based on Jitendra Singh’s complaint, police registered a case against several members of the wedding procession. However, after a counter-complaint from the other side, authorities also filed a cross non-cognisable report against Jitendra Singh and his son.
Shankar Prasad, additional superintendent of police (city), Bulandshahr, said a video of the clash has gone viral on social media and is being examined. He confirmed that legal action has been initiated against both parties.
{{/usCountry}}Shankar Prasad, additional superintendent of police (city), Bulandshahr, said a video of the clash has gone viral on social media and is being examined. He confirmed that legal action has been initiated against both parties.
{{/usCountry}}The cop further said the procession was moving through the area when the car attempted to pass, leading to the confrontation.