Ghaziabad: Men Beaten Up With Sticks Amid Brawl Over Parking Dispute, 3 Arrested As Video Surfaces
Ghaziabad News: A road rage incident led to a street fight captured on video. An investigation was launched as the video surfaced online and three people have been arrested so far.
Ghaziabad News: In an incident of road rage, an altercation over parking near a restaurant in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad escalated into a street fight, leaving three men injured after they were beaten up. The incident, captured in a video, led to the arrest of three accused, police said.
The video, which went viral on social media, shows five people attacking three men with sticks as onlookers watch. One of the victims is seen curled up on the ground while a woman, apparently known to the attackers, pleads for them to stop. The assault ends only after some passersby intervene. Amidst the chaos, vehicular traffic in the area was disrupted, and honking was heard in the background.
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According to NDTV, senior police officer Abhishek Srivastava stated that an investigation was launched as soon as the video surfaced online. "During the investigation, we found that this incident occurred at Kavinagar. We registered a case under relevant sections and arrested the accused. Their names are Ayush, Nitish, and Abhishek. We are questioning the accused and speaking to witnesses for further action," Srivastava said, as quoted by NDTV.
Incidents of road rage have been on the rise in the National Capital Region (NCR), with minor disputes often spiralling into violence. Earlier this year, a 30-year-old police constable, Sandeep, was dragged on the road and later succumbed to head injuries after confronting a rash driver. In another incident, a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot following an argument involving her husband and the shooter.
Traffic Restrictions In Delhi Ahead Of New Year
Meanwhile, Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory outlining the arrangements and restrictions that will be in place on the eve of New Year’s celebrations across the national capital, particularly in Connaught Place. According to news agency PTI, an official stated that traffic personnel will be deployed in sufficient strength at various city locations. The primary focus will be on markets, near malls, and areas where people gather for the festivities, such as Connaught Place and Hauz Khas.
Another officer mentioned that Delhi traffic police have made special traffic arrangements for the areas surrounding Connaught Place, anticipating a large crowd visiting the area to celebrate the New Year. Restrictions will be imposed from 8 pm onwards on Tuesday in the Connaught Place area until the end of the New Year celebrations.
"It will be applicable to all private and public transport vehicles," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dhal Singh informed.