Three booked for stoning government liquor shop in Tikamgarh's Deri, threatening shopkeeper

A dispute over the sale of liquor at a higher rate broke out on Saturday in the Deri area of Tikamgarh district. Three men then pelted a government liquor shop with stones. They are alleged to have abused the shopkeeper and threatened to kill him. The commotion at the shop went on for a long time, and a video of the incident has also surfaced.

The case concerns the government liquor shop in Deri. Umesh Tripathi is said to have gone to the shop with two companions to buy liquor. A dispute with the shopkeeper over the sale of liquor at a higher rate followed.

The shopkeeper has alleged that the three were demanding free liquor and money from him. When he refused, the accused began throwing stones at the shop.

According to the allegation, the accused hurled stones at the shop relentlessly, and the shopkeeper had a narrow escape. They also abused him and threatened to kill him. After the video surfaced, the matter is now being discussed among people.

Deri outpost police have registered a case against Umesh Tripathi and two others, making three accused in all. Umesh Tripathi is said to have a criminal record. Police are investigating the matter.