High-rise resident, security clash caught on camera
NOIDA : A 55-year-old resident of Lotus Boulevard high-rise society in Sector 100 alleged that several security guards of the society assaulted him on Wednesday morning after they allegedly refused to hand over the keys to the building’s shaft.
Complainant Suresh Kumar Singh, in his police complaint, said the incident happened around 11am.
“We were installing a broadband connection for which the technician needed access to the shaft area. I went to ask for the keys but the guards (in the lobby) refused to give them saying they needed permission from their superiors,” said Singh in his police complaint. Singh alleged that the guards then misbehaved with him and assaulted him.
Upon hearing the commotion, several residents gathered in the lobby area, he said.
Singh, in the complaint, said he suffered several injuries and that when he tried to retaliate, he was held back by another resident.
Despite multiple attempts, Singh could not be reached for comment.
A security guard at the society, who did not wish to be named, said Singh started the ruckus when he pulled the guard on duty by his collar and slapped him for refusing to give the keys.
Police said an eyewitness called the local police post in-charge, following which a team of personnel was rushed to the spot. “A case has been registered against the security in-charge and another guard based on the complaint of the resident. The matter allegedly escalated after he slapped a guard but the way he was attacked was brutal. We have detained eight security personnel and are questioning them. We are scanning the CCTV footage as well. Due action will be taken against all erring parties,” said additional deputy commissioner of police, zone 1, Kumar Ranvijay Singh.
Tej Prakash, president of the Apartment Owners Association of Lotus Boulevard society, said, “Following the incident, we called for resident’s forum. It has been decided that the security agency needs to be changed. We will come up with a plan in the next few days.”
“Internal discords result in such unpleasant situations. Engaging untrained security personnel is another reason for such unfortunate situations,” said Rajiva Singh, chief of Noida Federation of apartment owners associations.