Couple attacked over property dispute in Ggm

GURUGRAM: A couple sustained serious injuries after they were allegedly attacked by a group of men over an alleged property dispute in Bilaspur, police said. Five persons including some the couple’s family members have been booked in the case.

According to the police, the incident took place on Saturday when Ramesh Chandra, 44, who is a farmer, and his wife, Anju Devi, were returning from their farm on a motorcycle. Police said a car, which had at least five men, rammed into the two-wheeler. The suspects then got out of the vehicle and assaulted Chandra, who was lying on the ground, with rods, they added.

A police officer privy to the investigation, requesting anonymity, said the woman was dragged into the car by the suspects.

“The man was severely beaten up. When his wife tried to save him, she was also beaten up. As some villagers rushed to save them, one of the suspects fired a gunshot at the man who was able to dodge the bullet. The suspects then fled the spot,” he added.

The couple was rushed to a government hospital and later referred to a private hospital and their condition is said to be stable. Both victims suffered serious injuries on their arms and legs.

In his complaint to the police, Chandra alleged that his nephew and some members from his extended family had threatened to kill him to usurp his property.

A case was registered at Bilaspur police station.

Thee police said the suspects have been identified but are yet to be arrested.