Stone-Pelting Incidents Shake Nashik's Ambad Area
In a disturbing turn of events, Nashik's Ambad area was rocked by stone-pelting incidents on Tuesday night. A group of unidentified youths targeted houses and vehicles parked on the roadside at two specific spots, causing alarm among local residents.
Locations of the Attacks
According to police reports, the stone-pelting occurred at two key locations within the Ambad area. The first incident took place at Ganesh Chowk, while the second unfolded at Trimurti Chowk. These areas, typically bustling with activity, were left in a state of shock following the violent outburst.
Eyewitness Accounts from Trimurti Chowk
Residents of the Trimurti Chowk area provided chilling details of the attack. They described a group of five to six youngsters, armed with sharp weapons, who began pelting stones at vehicles parked along the roadside. The violence did not stop there; stones were also hurled at houses located in front of Meenatai Thackeray School, heightening fears for personal safety and property damage.
Police Response and Investigation
Senior officers from the Ambad police station have assured swift action in response to these incidents. We are in the process of registering a complaint against anti-social elements involved in this violence, stated the officers. They emphasized that CCTV footage from the area will be thoroughly examined to trace and identify the culprits responsible for the attacks.
Historical Context of Similar Incidents
This is not an isolated event in Nashik. Similar incidents have been registered in the past across various police jurisdictions, including:
- Nashik Road
- Upnagar
- Ambad
- Indiranagar
- Satpur
- Panchavati
In November last year, a gang of six members fired gunshots into the air and vandalized an autorickshaw and a two-wheeler in the quiet lanes of Bethel Nagar in Sharanpur. Similarly, in May last year, six vehicles were vandalized by suspects in a residential parking area in Indiranagar, highlighting a pattern of such anti-social activities in the region.
The police are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately, as they intensify efforts to curb such violence and ensure public safety in Nashik.
