PAC Jawan Allegedly Assaults Vegetable Seller and Wife in Varanasi
In a shocking incident in Varanasi, a Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) jawan allegedly attacked a vegetable seller and his wife with an iron rod following a dispute over payment. The altercation occurred near the PAC 34th battalion gate in Bhullanpur on Saturday evening, escalating into a violent confrontation that left both victims seriously injured.
Details of the Dispute and Attack
According to police reports, the accused, identified as Ashutosh Kumar Singh (28), engaged in an argument with the couple, Geeta Devi and her husband Radheshyam, who operate a roadside vegetable stall. The disagreement intensified when Singh reportedly picked up an iron rod and launched a brutal assault on both individuals, causing severe injuries.
Locals in the area, alerted by the commotion, quickly rushed to the scene. Enraged by the violent act, they apprehended the accused and subjected him to a thrashing before law enforcement could arrive. This community intervention highlighted the public outrage over the incident.
Police Response and Investigation
A team from the Manduadih police station promptly reached the location, bringing the volatile situation under control. All three injured parties—the two victims and the accused—were rushed to the BHU trauma centre for urgent medical treatment.
DCP (Varuna) Pramod Kumar confirmed that an FIR has been registered in the case. The accused jawan was arrested and subsequently sent to jail. During the investigation, police reviewed Singh's service record with officials from the PAC 34th battalion, uncovering a tainted history that included previous disciplinary actions and suspensions.
This incident raises serious concerns about the conduct of security personnel and underscores the need for stricter oversight within the force. The swift police action and community involvement demonstrate a collective effort to address such acts of violence, but it also calls for broader measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
