Two groups clash with knives over parked two-wheeler in Nagpur's Panchpaoli; both sides held

Nagpur: A petty dispute escalated into a bloody clash between two groups in Adarsh Nagar, Panchpaoli. The row began over moving a two-wheeler parked on the road and quickly turned violent. Both sides have accused each other of attempted murder. One youth suffered serious injuries to his neck, chest and leg, while a youth from the other side was also hurt in a knife attack. Police have registered cases against both sides and arrested the accused.

The incident took place at Rani Durgavati Chowk in Adarsh Nagar, under Panchpaoli police station limits. Complainant Sujal Sunil Kokidia had gone to meet his wife at his in-laws' home. While returning, he saw a two-wheeler parked on the road in front of his father-in-law's house. Sujal asked a youth present there to move the vehicle, and an argument began between the two. During the argument, the youth started abusing Sujal and phoned a companion to call him to the spot. Sujal was then attacked with a sharp weapon, suffering injuries to his neck, chest and right leg. He was seriously wounded.

The other side's complaint was filed by Balu alias Bat Shewale. According to Balu's complaint, his brother Golu Shewale was standing near the house of Ranjit Sahare in the locality when Akshay alias Bhediya Rajesh Bodule attacked Golu with a knife. Golu was seriously injured and is being treated at Mayo Hospital.

Panchpaoli police registered a case on the complaints of both sides. Police have arrested Balu Shewale and his associate. The police are investigating the entire matter. Balu Shewale is a professional criminal, and preventive action is going to be taken against him.

Rahul Madne, DCP Zone 3, spoke on the matter.