Couple assaulted over Rs 500 dispute in Gondia's Karutola; two booked

A dispute over just Rs 500 turned into an assault in Karutola village, under the Davniwada police station limits in Gondia district. According to the complaint, a woman's husband was beaten, and the wife who came to intervene was also injured with a bamboo stick. The incident has caused considerable stir in the village.

The accused named in the case registered with the police are Nitesh Bawankar and Shubham Patle. Nitesh is 35 years old and lives in Majitpur. Shubham is 24. Both are said to have been drunk at the time.

The matter is linked to a transaction over farmland. Over Rs 500 in it, the two accused got into a quarrel with the woman's husband. The argument seemed minor at first, but escalated within a short time. It is alleged that the two punched the husband. Seeing him being beaten, people nearby tried to intervene, but the intoxicated accused paid no heed to anyone.

The accused then followed the couple to the road in front of their house and began quarrelling again. They also abused the woman. When she stepped in to stop the matter, Shubham attacked her with a bamboo stick lying in the courtyard. The woman suffered injuries to her hand and back. According to the complaint, the accused did not stop even then and threatened to kill her. The whole family is living in fear.

After the incident, the injured woman went straight to Davniwada police station and lodged a complaint. On her complaint, police have registered a case against both accused for assault, abusive language and criminal intimidation with a threat to kill. Sub-Inspector Ajta Kihe is investigating the case further.

There is anger in the Karutola area over the couple being assaulted for just Rs 500. The act, committed under the influence of alcohol, has created tension in the village. Villagers are demanding strict action against the accused.