HR Executive Brutally Attacked with Bats After Minor Car Accident in Manesar
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about public safety, an HR executive working for a private company was allegedly subjected to a vicious attack with cricket and baseball bats by three unidentified men on Tuesday evening. The brutal assault occurred moments after his vehicle was rear-ended in what initially appeared to be a routine traffic accident near IMT Manesar in Gurgaon.
The Fateful Evening and Initial Collision
Nitesh Bhatia, a resident of Sector 1 in Manesar, had just concluded his workday at Munjal Kiriu office in Sector 4 around 6:30 PM when the terrifying sequence of events began. As he was driving his Maruti Baleno, he approached a speed breaker and appropriately reduced his speed. At that precise moment, a white Alto car without any visible registration plate violently crashed into the rear of his vehicle.
"I had slowed down for the speed breaker when I felt the sudden impact from behind," Bhatia recounted in his statement to authorities. "The collision was forceful enough to cause immediate damage to my car's rear bumper."
From Apology to Aggression
Following the collision, Bhatia pulled his vehicle over a short distance ahead and exited to assess the damage. The driver of the Alto initially approached him and offered what seemed like a genuine apology for the accident. This led Bhatia to believe the matter could be resolved amicably through standard insurance procedures or mutual settlement.
"Yes, the driver initially apologized. I thought we would settle the matter right there on the spot," Bhatia explained. "But everything changed in an instant when two additional men emerged from the Alto carrying weapons."
According to the victim's detailed account, one assailant was armed with a baseball bat while another wielded a cricket willow. Without provocation or warning, the trio began shouting abuses and launched a coordinated physical assault on the unsuspecting HR professional.
The Terrifying Assault and Injuries Sustained
The attack escalated rapidly as the three men repeatedly struck Bhatia with their bats, continuing their assault even after he had fallen onto the road surface. The victim described screaming for help during the terrifying ordeal, emphasizing that he had never encountered any of the attackers previously.
"They kept hitting me relentlessly even after I collapsed on the road," Bhatia stated with visible trauma. "I was shouting desperately for assistance from anyone nearby. The experience was absolutely terrifying, especially since I had no prior interaction with these individuals."
The brutal beating only ceased when several auto-rickshaw drivers and concerned passersby intervened, prompting the attackers to flee the scene in their vehicle. The timely intervention likely prevented even more severe consequences.
Medical Treatment and Hospitalization
Bhatia sustained significant injuries during the assault, most notably a deep laceration on his left ear that required four surgical stitches to close. Additionally, he suffered multiple contusions and abrasions on his arms and legs from the repeated bat strikes.
Emergency medical services transported him to Fortis Hospital located in Sector 5 of Manesar, where he received comprehensive treatment for his injuries. After thorough medical evaluation and care, he was eventually discharged on Thursday afternoon, though the psychological impact remains profound.
Victim's Perspective and Police Investigation
"I am still experiencing shock from this traumatic event," Bhatia confessed during his recovery. "The mere recollection of the incident deeply disturbs me. The manner in which everything unfolded suggests this was far more than a spontaneous argument following a minor traffic accident. It almost felt as if the entire situation was premeditated and carefully orchestrated."
Local law enforcement authorities received formal medico-legal notification from Fortis Hospital on Tuesday evening following the attack. A team consisting of an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a police constable promptly visited the medical facility to collect the official medico-legal report and record Bhatia's detailed statement about the assault.
The Sector 7 IMT Manesar police station has registered a First Information Report against unidentified persons under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 281: Rash driving or riding on a public way
- Section 125: Rash or negligent act endangering human life or personal safety
- Section 324(4): Mischief causing damage
- Section 115(2): Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 351(3): Criminal intimidation
Ongoing Investigation and Community Concerns
Police officials confirmed that investigative efforts are actively underway to identify and locate the three suspects involved in this violent attack. Investigators are meticulously examining available CCTV footage from the vicinity of the crime scene and following multiple investigative leads.
"We are conducting a thorough examination of all available surveillance footage from the area," stated a police official involved in the case. "Our investigative teams are pursuing several promising leads, and we are optimistic about making arrests in the near future."
This disturbing incident has sparked renewed conversations about road safety and public security in the Manesar and Gurgaon regions. Residents and commuters have expressed heightened concerns about seemingly routine traffic interactions escalating into violent confrontations, emphasizing the need for increased police visibility and prompt response mechanisms.
The case continues to develop as authorities work diligently to bring the perpetrators to justice while providing necessary support to the victim during his physical and emotional recovery process.
