Chandigarh police arrested four individuals on Thursday night for allegedly creating a ruckus in an inebriated state, officials said.
Incident Details
The incident took place in Sector 17 around 10:30 pm, when the accused were reportedly shouting and disturbing the peace. A police patrol team noticed the commotion and intervened.
According to the police, the four men, identified as Ravi Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Vikram Singh, and Anil Verma, all residents of nearby villages, were heavily intoxicated. They were allegedly arguing loudly and using abusive language, causing a disturbance to pedestrians and shop owners in the area.
Arrest and Legal Action
The police took them into custody and registered a case under sections 290 (public nuisance) and 510 (misconduct in public by a drunken person) of the Indian Penal Code. They were produced before a local court on Friday and released on bail.
“We received a call about a group of drunk men creating trouble. Our team reached the spot and found them in an inebriated state. They were arrested immediately,” said a police officer on condition of anonymity.
Impact and Community Response
Local residents expressed relief at the swift action. “This area is usually peaceful. Such incidents are rare but unwelcome. The police response was prompt,” said a shopkeeper in Sector 17.
The police have urged citizens to report any such incidents immediately. “Public nuisance will not be tolerated. We will take strict action against those who disturb the peace,” the officer added.
