Man alleges assault by sister, nephews over property dispute in Ahmedabad

A 40-year-old man from Ahmedabad’s Saijpur Bogha area has alleged that he was assaulted by his sister and two nephews during a dispute over a share in a family property.

As per the complaint on May 19, Krishnanagar resident Rajiv Lalabhai Sharma sustained head injuries after allegedly being attacked with sticks and a wooden log inside his house.

Sharma, originally from Madhubani district in Bihar, told police that he lives alone in the house, while his wife has been residing separately in Maharashtra for the past eight years. His 19-year-old son currently stays in Gandhinagar with relatives, the complaint stated.

He further alleged that the house where he presently resides belongs to relatives of his extended family and that his elder sister, Jamnaben, frequently quarrelled with him demanding a share in the property.

According to police, the incident took place around 1 pm on May 19 when Jamnaben arrived at Sharma’s residence along with her sons, Amar and Mangalesh. Sharma alleged that the trio began arguing with him over the property dispute and verbally abused him.

When he objected, the argument allegedly escalated into a physical assault. Sharma claimed that his nephews kicked and beat him with sticks, while one of them, Amar, allegedly struck him on the head with a wooden stick, causing bleeding injuries.

Hearing his screams, local residents gathered at the spot, following which the accused allegedly fled from the scene.

The complainant stated that his sister-in-law, Rakhiben Sharma, later arrived at the house and called the 108 ambulance service. He was subsequently admitted to Civil Hospital for treatment, where he was found to have sustained three injuries to his head.

Police have registered a case against Jamnaben and her sons Amar and Mangalesh and initiated an investigation into the incident. Statements of witnesses, including family members and local residents, are being recorded, officials said.