A birthday celebration in Jalandhar reportedly turned violent after a dispute broke out among youths during a cake-cutting gathering near the Sher Singh Colony bridge on Sunday. A youth was seriously injured after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Leather Complex police post. Following the registration of a case against four youths, their family members reached the police post and accused the police of biased action and harassment.
Birthday Celebration Turns Violent
According to the report, a minor dispute reportedly broke out among friends while they were gathered to cut a birthday cake. The argument allegedly escalated into a violent altercation, during which a youth was seriously injured in an attack with a sharp-edged weapon.
The circumstances leading to the confrontation and the exact role of those involved remain subject to police investigation.
Families Allege Harassment, Demand Fair Investigation
The families of the youths named in the case alleged that the person they consider the main attacker had not been arrested, while their sons were being implicated in the case.
Relatives of Sagar and his brother claimed that police personnel entered their house, misbehaved with family members, assaulted them and took away their vehicle keys. They further alleged that their father was forcibly taken to the police post.
The families staged a protest at the Leather Complex police post, demanding an impartial investigation. The allegations of police misconduct have not been independently verified.
Family Alleges ₹50,000 Demand
The accused youths’ family also accused a local resident named Ankit of demanding ₹50,000 to have names removed from the case and settle the matter.
According to the family, they refused to pay the alleged amount because of their financial difficulties. They claimed that the subsequent police action against their relatives was linked to this refusal.
Police Cite CCTV Footage, Name Four Youths in FIR
Leather Complex police post in-charge Sukhdev Singh said an FIR had been registered on the basis of complainant Seema’s statement against four youths identified as Prayas, Alan, Gary and Gaurav.
According to the police officer, CCTV footage from the area showed all four youths participating in the altercation. He rejected the allegations of biased action and said anyone claiming innocence could present evidence, including video footage, before senior ACP-level officials.
The police said the investigation was ongoing and that efforts were being made to arrest the remaining accused.
Investigation Continues
The incident has led to competing allegations from the families and the police over the involvement of the youths named in the case. While the families have demanded action against the alleged main attacker and raised concerns over police conduct, the police have cited CCTV footage as part of their investigation.
The allegations of extortion and police misconduct remain unverified. Further investigation is expected to clarify the sequence of events and establish the role of those involved.
