Attempt to Settle Pending Court Case Turns Violent in Ahmedabad, Two Injured in Knife Attack
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An attempt to resolve a pending court case outside legal channels ended in violence in Ahmedabad’s Sherkotada area on Monday evening, leaving two men injured after they were allegedly attacked with knives and sticks.
Police have registered a case against three identified accused and one unidentified accomplice, who are currently on the run.
Old Dispute Over Egg Stall Triggered Fresh Violence
According to investigators, the attack stemmed from a dispute between two groups that began nearly four months ago at an egg stall in Hirawadi over food and refreshments. A criminal case had already been registered at Sherkotada Police Station in connection with the earlier altercation.
On 20 July, Harendra Sureshbhai Guddekar (37), an autorickshaw driver, and his cousin Rahul Gajendrabhai Guddekar were allegedly approached by the accused for an out-of-court settlement of the case.
Refusal to Compromise Led to Assault, Complaint Says
As per the complaint lodged with the police, Rahul refused to settle the matter, stating that the dispute was already before a court.
The refusal allegedly angered the accused, identified as Malakha, Sunny, Vikas and another unidentified individual.
Police said Malakha allegedly pulled out a sharp weapon, believed to be a knife, and attacked Rahul, causing injuries to his forehead. Harendra, who tried to intervene, allegedly suffered a knife wound to his left ankle.
Victims Beaten With Sticks, Threatened
The complaint further alleges that the remaining accused pushed both men to the ground and assaulted them with sticks before threatening to kill them.
The attackers fled the spot soon after the incident.
Local residents alerted emergency services, following which both injured men were shifted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital in separate 108 ambulances. Police said Harendra was conscious and medically fit when his statement was recorded.
Police Register Case, Search for Accused Continues
Based on the complaint, Bapunagar police have registered a case under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon, assault, criminal intimidation and common intention.
Investigators are working to identify the fourth accused and trace the whereabouts of the others involved in the attack.
