Ahmedabad: A woman was attacked with a knife following a minor bicycle accident involving her 11-year-old son in the Ambawadi area of Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 1pm when the boy was riding his bicycle near their housing complex.
Details of the Incident
According to the complaint filed by the 35-year-old woman, a resident of Ganeshnagar Awas Yojana in Bhudarpura, she was preparing lunch at home when two local children informed her that her son had accidentally run his bicycle over a woman’s foot, leading to an argument. She rushed downstairs to the gate of the residential complex, where she found her son with the bicycle. He reportedly told her that the woman involved in the dispute had already left the spot.
Escalation of the Dispute
A short while later, two youths allegedly arrived at the gate and enquired about the boy. The complainant told them that her son was a child and that what happened was an accident. However, the discussion soon escalated into a heated argument. According to police, the two men allegedly began abusing the complainant. One of them then allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted to attack her. She reportedly ducked to avoid the blow but sustained an injury on the left side of her head.
Aftermath and Police Response
Her cries for help attracted local residents, prompting the accused to flee the scene. Bystanders allegedly identified the suspects as residents of the Bhilvas area in Bhudarpura. An ambulance was called, and the complainant was taken to Civil Hospital, where she was admitted to the trauma ward for treatment. Ellisbridge police have registered an FIR against the two accused for causing grievous hurt and launched an investigation into the incident.
