Kaithal Police have arrested seven individuals in connection with an attack on a shop, vandalism, and assault on a family that occurred last week in Rajound. The accused were taken to the crime scene for reconstruction of events.
Arrests and Investigation
Acting on the directives of Superintendent of Police Manpreet Singh Sudan, teams led by Rajound Police Station SHO Inspector Ram Niwas and Anti-Narcotics Cell-II In-charge PSI Sanesh apprehended all seven suspects involved in the case.
The arrested persons have been identified as Mahipal, Vinod, Vishal, Muna, Aryan, Kuldeep, and Sumit.
Incident Details
SHO Inspector Niwas stated that Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Rajound, alleged that on the evening of May 31, a group of individuals entered his shop, broke the locks, assaulted him and his family members, and caused damage to the premises. The following day, the accused allegedly returned with more accomplices, attacked the shop again, and threatened the complainant and his family with dire consequences.
A case was registered at Rajound Police Station, prompting an immediate investigation that led to the arrest of all accused.
Motive Behind the Attack
During interrogation, police revealed that the dispute stemmed from a long-standing disagreement over possession of a shop. Mahipal allegedly approached Vinod, claiming that Sandeep had occupied his shop and sought assistance in regaining possession. Vinod then contacted Kuldeep, who, along with four other associates, allegedly participated in the attack. Police stated that Mahipal had reportedly paid the accused to help him forcibly take possession of the property, SHO added.
