Domestic dispute turns violent, woman injured in drainage line altercation in Sarkhej

A domestic dispute over a drainage connection escalated into violence in Sarkhej on April 9, leaving a woman injured and prompting a police complaint under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The incident occurred at approximately 9 am, when a long-standing disagreement between neighbours took a violent turn.

The complainant, Ashokben Karshanbhai Rathod, a long-time resident of Gayatrinagar near Sarkhej village and a staff member at Bharti Bapu Ashram Seva Trust Clinic, lodged a formal complaint at Sarkhej police station alleging physical assault by her neighbour Naginbhai Babubhai Mehriya.

According to police officials, Rathod had been in dispute with Mehriya for several months regarding the routing of a bathroom drainage line. The conflict intensified when Mehriya allegedly attempted to reroute the drain through Rathod’s property, contrary to prior verbal agreements and civic guidelines. When Rathod objected, an argument ensued, culminating in physical violence.

Mehriya struck her with a stick while she was trying to defend herself, which hit her right hand and fractured the third finger,. She was promptly taken to the Bharti Bapu Ashram Seva Trust Clinic, where doctors confirmed the fracture.

Police have registered a case under various sections of BNS. The matter has been handed over to the officer in charge of the local outpost for further investigation. As per preliminary details, the police have documented several aspects of the case. 

Further inquiry is underway. Statements from other involved parties, including Rathod’s son Krunal and contractor Jayantibhai, are expected to shed additional light on the matter. Investigation remains ongoing. No arrests have been made as of press time.