Youth assaulted in public, complaint filed against 3 persons in Ahmedabad

A 24-year-old man from Sabarmati in Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint alleging a brutal physical assault by three individuals near the Baronet Complex on the evening of January 27. The incident, which involved the use of a stone and other objects as weapons, left the victim with serious injuries.

The complainant, Vipul Rathore, a labourer residing in Omnagar, reported that the assault stemmed from an altercation with one of the accused, Govind, who was accompanied by his brother Punam and a relative named Ballo.

According to the complaint, Vipul was at a food lorry near the Baronet Complex around 8 pm when Govind approached him, accusing him of harassing a woman named Payal. Vipul denied the accusation, stating that a previous misunderstanding about the matter had been resolved a month earlier.

However, the confrontation quickly escalated. Govind allegedly began slapping Vipul and struck him on the face with the bracelet (kadda) he was wearing, causing bleeding. Shortly after, Govind’s brother Punam arrived and attacked Vipul with a stone, striking him on the head. Ballo also joined the assault, reportedly hitting Vipul on the back of the head with a stick, leading to further injuries.

The victim was rushed to Civil Hospital via a 108 ambulance, where he received treatment for his wounds, including severe head and facial injuries. Later Vipul filed a complaint with the Bodakdev police station regarding the matter.

The Bodakdev police have registered the case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including charges of assault, causing grievous hurt, and criminal intimidation. The police have started an investigation to track down the accused involved in the matter.