Clash in Pethapur: Gandhinagar SP says no shots fired

Gandhinagar District Superintendent of Police SP Ravi Teja Vasamsetty has confirmed that no shots were fired in the clash that reportedly took place at a hotel in Pethapur on Jul 28.

The incident at the hotel in Pindarda locality allegedly involved 20 people who had gathered to discuss the repayment of an informal loan. Area residents said that anti-social elements had vandalized the hotel and broken the windows of several four-wheelers, including a Thar, Scorpio, and an Alto.

A case has been registered and the investigation is ongoing.

A primary investigation by the Pethapur police has confirmed that the scuffle took place, and that — contrary to reports — there was no firing involved. SP Vasamsetty also pointed out that the formal complaint filed with the police did not mention any shots being fired, either.