Two youths threatened at gunpoint in Morena's Kachnauda village; police await complaint

Two youths were allegedly threatened with a country-made pistol in Kachnauda village, under Dimani police station limits in Morena district, at around 9 am on Tuesday.

It is alleged that the two were first stopped on the road and an attempt was made to assault them. A man then allegedly held a pistol to Kaushalendra's head and threatened to kill both of them.

According to the information available, Kaushalendra and Mithun were travelling by motorcycle towards Ambah to go to a cloth shop. On the way, a man named Bhura allegedly blocked their path. He is alleged to have first tried to assault the two youths.

The accused then allegedly drew a pistol and held it to Kaushalendra's head. He is alleged to have said while threatening them, "Stop using this road." He also allegedly threatened to kill both youths. Panic spread at the spot after the incident.

Dimani police station in-charge Jitendra Dohre said the police have so far received no complaint in the matter. He said the case would be investigated on the basis of a video of the incident and the statement of the complainant, and further action would follow.