Mauganj man accuses sarpanch's husband and three others of entering home and assaulting family

A case of assault after a forced entry into a home has surfaced from Khatkhari village, under Shahpur police station limits in Mauganj district, on Diwali night. Anand Sharma of the village has alleged that the husband of Shweta Sharma, sarpanch of the gram panchayat, and his three associates attacked him and tried to kill him.

Anand Sharma submitted a written application to the Superintendent of Police, Mauganj, at around 2 pm on Wednesday, seeking action. He has attached a medical report to the application.

In the application, Anand said he had earlier complained about alleged illegal occupation and construction on public land in the village. He alleged that this complaint led to enmity with the people concerned.

According to Anand, on Diwali night the sarpanch's husband came to his house with three associates, Amit Sharma, Aman Sharma and Adarsh Sharma, and attacked him. He was beaten during the incident. It is alleged that his elderly parents, who came to intervene, were also abused and beaten.

Anand Sharma said his family has been frightened since the incident and fears another untoward incident. He has therefore sought protection for the family.

He has also asked the Superintendent of Police to order an impartial investigation and to register an FIR against the accused under the relevant sections. Superintendent of Police Shashikant Saryam has assured appropriate action on the complaint.