Indore: Amid an intense heatwave and ongoing water shortage in the city, a dispute erupted between two groups in Scheme No 54, with each accusing the other of assault over filling water from a public tap. The incident has highlighted the severe water crisis gripping the region, as residents struggle to secure daily water supplies.
Police Confirm Cross Complaints
Vijay Nagar police station in-charge Chandrakant Patel stated that cases were registered on the complaints of both parties on Friday. The police are investigating the matter to ascertain the sequence of events leading to the clash.
First Complaint: Radha Pancholi's Account
A resident of the area, Radha Pancholi, 54, alleged that on May 20, she went to fill water from a government tap near her house in Doordarshan Colony. She claimed that Mukesh, Mahavir Prajapat, and his son Atul Prajapat stopped her from filling water. Radha further alleged that the trio abused her and later assaulted her. She also accused Honey Prajapat and Aman of arriving at the spot and manhandling her during the dispute.
Counter Complaint: Dharmveer Prajapat's Version
In a counter complaint, Dharmveer Prajapat, 48, alleged that on May 22, Chetram Pancholi, his wife Radha, and their son Sikandar came to fill water from their tap. When asked to use another tap, an argument broke out. Dharmveer alleged that Sikandar slapped him during the altercation. He further claimed that when his son Atul Prajapat intervened, Chetram's daughters Sneha and Shraddha Pancholi assaulted Atul.
The police have registered cases against both parties under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have urged residents to maintain peace and avoid taking the law into their own hands during the water crisis.
