Four of a family hurt as two groups clash with sticks and stones over bike collision in Dewas

Two groups clashed at Barotha in Dewas district on Tuesday afternoon over a collision between two motorcycles. The argument over the cost of repairing a bike escalated, and sticks and stones were soon being used.

The matter began on Monday, when Babla's bike collided with Aman's bike. On Tuesday, the two sides argued over the repair costs. The quarrel grew and a fight broke out.

Four members of one family were injured. They are Santosh, his son Aakash Sisodiya, daughter-in-law Sandhya and Balibai. Three of them were brought to the district hospital. Aakash said he runs a grocery shop and that some people attacked him. According to him, four members of his family were injured during this, and stones were also thrown at the shop.

On receiving information, SDOP Babita Bamaniya reached the spot with police personnel. Police separated the two sides and calmed the situation. They then took both sides to the police station, and the injured were medically examined.

Additional SP HN Batham said the fight was over the bike collision. According to him, the stone-pelting had already taken place before police arrived. Police have registered a case on the complaint of Sheetal, wife of Manish Sisodiya. The process of registering a case on the other side's complaint is under way.

SDOP Babita Bamaniya said police would take further action on the basis of video and other evidence. The situation in Barotha is normal for now.