Police in Puthencruz have initiated a detailed investigation following a disturbing incident in Kolenchery, where a group of young men allegedly assaulted a local bakery owner after he caught them stealing from his shop.
Details of the Kolenchery Bakery Assault
The unsettling event unfolded on Monday night at a bakery in Kolenchery. According to preliminary reports, a gang trespassed into the shop with the intent to steal. The group allegedly made off with several ice creams from the establishment.
The bakery owner, vigilant about his property, noticed the theft in progress. He confronted the youngsters and questioned them about their actions. This confrontation, however, took a violent turn. Instead of fleeing, the gang reportedly turned on the shop owner, dragging him and physically assaulting him.
CCTV Footage Provides Crucial Evidence
A key piece of evidence has emerged in the case: CCTV footage from the bakery premises. The video recording, which has now surfaced, graphically captures the entire sequence of events. It shows the act of theft committed by the gang and the subsequent violent assault on the owner who tried to intervene.
This visual evidence is expected to play a pivotal role in the investigation being carried out by the Puthencruz police. Authorities are scrutinizing the footage to identify the individuals involved in the brazen crime.
Separate Fire Incident Near Central Police Station
In an unrelated incident in the region, a minor fire broke out on Tuesday morning in a yard adjacent to the Ernakulam Central police station. This yard is typically used to store vehicles that have been seized by the police in various cases.
Initial findings suggest that someone set fire to a pile of garbage accumulated in the area. The flames from the burning garbage quickly spread to the vehicles parked nearby. The fire resulted in more than a dozen vehicles being gutted before fire force units arrived at the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control.
The police are treating the bakery assault case with seriousness, and further developments are awaited as the investigation progresses. The twin incidents highlight challenges related to public safety and property security in the area.
