A dispute over a rented lorry led to an assault of an autorickshaw driver and injuries to other men at Pritamnagar Dhal in Ahmedabad. The altercation took place on March 5 around 6 pm, resulting in the victim sustaining head injuries that required stitches.

As per the complaint filed at Ellisbridge police station, the victim, Ashokbhai Kalabhai Vankar, a 45-year-old resident of Indira G Ribnagar ni Chali, Bapunagar, approached a woman named Savitaben to resolve a lorry rental issue. Savitaben had earlier informed Ashokbhai that the lorry he rented to her was taken away by her brother Manojbhai alias Belu Bhagwanbhai Dabhi, residing at Haraniyavas, Narol.

When Ashokbhai reached Pritamnagar Dhal to discuss the matter, Manojbhai and an unidentified accomplice confronted him. An argument quickly escalated, with the unknown individual using abusive language. Manojbhai reportedly attacked Ashokbhai with a stick and, in the scuffle smashed the windshield and frame of his Bajaj CNG rickshaw (GJ 01 TE 0910).

The situation turned violent when Manojbhai picked up a stone and struck Ashokbhai on the left side of his forehead. Bleeding profusely, the victim raised an alarm, drawing the attention of bystanders. Both Manojbhai and his accomplice fled the scene before help arrived.

Ashokbhai was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital, Asarwa by a 108 emergency ambulance, where he received medical attention, including four stitches on his forehead.

A formal complaint was filed, and Ashokbhai demanded strict legal action against Manojbhai alias Belu Bhagwanbhai Dabhi and his associate. Police have registered the case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for assault, criminal intimidation, and causing damage to property.

Ellisbridge police station confirmed that an investigation is underway and efforts are on to trace and apprehend the accused.