Tree-Cutting Dispute Turns Ugly At Ahmedabad Society, 71-Year-Old Resident Alleges Push And Threats

An Ahmedabad's housing society meeting called to discuss a newspaper report on tree cutting allegedly turned into a heated confrontation on Wednesday evening, with a 71-year-old resident alleging that he was abused and pushed by a fellow society member before police were called to the premises.

According to a complaint filed at Bodakdev police station, the incident took place at a residential society on Science City Road around 7 pm when residents had gathered for a general meeting.

Argument Over Tree-Cutting Report

The complainant, 71-year-old Shrikant Bhanuprasad Bhatt, alleged that an argument broke out when resident Rajeshbhai Pravinbhai Brahmabhatt was questioned about a newspaper report concerning tree cutting in the society.

What began as a discussion over the report allegedly escalated into an exchange of heated words.

Bhatt alleged that Brahmabhatt became angry, abused him and then pushed him, causing a minor injury to his left leg. He also alleged that the incident tore his trousers near the injured area.

Residents Step In As Argument Escalates

According to the complaint, other residents intervened after the alleged altercation and objected to the manner in which Bhatt, a senior citizen, was being spoken to.

Bhatt further alleged that Brahmabhatt continued abusing people present at the meeting and threatened them, saying he would "see" them and would not allow them to stay in the society.

The complaint states that the confrontation continued after Brahmabhatt allegedly went towards his house, picked up a stick and continued issuing threats.

Police Called To Society

Police were eventually called to the society, and a police vehicle reached the premises following the altercation.

Bhatt later went to Bodakdev police station along with his son and other residents and lodged a complaint against Brahmabhatt.

The dispute, which began during a discussion over tree cutting and a newspaper report, has now become a police matter, with residents who were present during the meeting likely to be questioned about the sequence of events.

Police are investigating the allegations and are expected to record statements from residents who witnessed the confrontation.