Gahoi Vaishya body seeks fair probe into assault, alleged robbery of Vidisha colony promoter

The Gahoi Vaishya Kalyan Samiti has demanded a fair investigation into the assault on Sunil Gupta, promoter of Sangam Vihar Colony in Vidisha. Office-bearers of the samiti went to the SP's office on Friday and submitted a memorandum addressed to the SP.

Members of the community allege that on November 5, in broad daylight, a few people barged into Gupta's office in Sangam Vihar Colony. They allege that the group beat Gupta and vandalised the office. According to the victim's side, about Rs 3.5 lakh was also taken during the incident.

The office-bearers said the case registered by the police mentions the assault but does not include robbery. They demanded an investigation into the robbery allegations and action against the guilty.

Members of the samiti also expressed concern over the safety of Sunil Gupta and his family. They further demanded that the investigation lead to the money being recovered and returned.