A city trader has accused businessman-turned-politician Naveen Goyal of orchestrating a violent assault aimed at terrorising him into closing his factory. The former Independent Assembly candidate has flatly denied the allegation, stating he was in Lucknow at the time of the incident and had no involvement.
FIR Registered in Gurgaon
On May 2, an FIR was registered at Sector-10 police station based on a complaint by Praveen Aggarwal, a Sector 14 resident who operates PRK Scaffolding in Saraswati Enclave on Pataudi Road. The FIR invokes sections 115, 333, 324(4), and 3(5) of the BNS, covering voluntarily causing hurt, house trespass with prior preparation to cause hurt, assault or wrongful restraint, mischief, and acts done by several persons with common intention.
Details of the Alleged Assault
Aggarwal alleged that on April 20, between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, he was driving home from his factory when a biker deliberately rammed the rear of his car near Shankar Murti opposite Boxer petrol pump. When he lowered the window, the biker allegedly began abusing him, and several men quickly surrounded the vehicle.
According to the complaint, the men dragged him out and rained kicks, punches, and sticks on him. He said he fell to the ground and pleaded with them to spare him. During the assault, one attacker allegedly warned him to shut his factory and apologise to Naveen Goyal, Deepak Goyal, and Satish Tayal, or be killed within days, calling the beating “just a warning.”
Previous Incident and Threats
Aggarwal also claimed one assailant told him the same group had attacked one of his employees approximately three months earlier. He further alleged the attackers smashed his mobile phone and that the assault left him with injuries, trauma, and repeated hospital visits. He told police he feared for his life and his family’s safety.
Police Investigation
Police said the complaint was first received on April 22, and CCTV footage was reviewed before the FIR was lodged. They stated that the footage did not show evidence that the accused were armed, though further legal action would follow if such evidence emerged. No arrests have been announced. The case is being probed by Assistant Sub-Inspector Devender.
Goyal’s Denial
Goyal, who contested the 2024 Gurgaon Assembly polls as an Independent after being denied a BJP ticket, dismissed the allegations. “I have no enmity with anyone. The allegations are baseless,” he said.
