Nagpur: A dispute allegedly stemming from a theft case turned violent in the Nandanvan area of Nagpur, where a group of assailants attacked a youth with chilli powder, knives and an iron weapon outside Somras Bar in The Prism Building. Another youth who intervened was also allegedly targeted in the assault.

The Nandanvan Police have registered a case against five identified accused and three unidentified persons under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.

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According to the complaint lodged by Ashwin alias Sonu Rahangdale, the dispute originated after Akash Lanjewar, brother of accused Suraj Lanjewar, was arrested in a theft case on August 21. Ashwin alleged that Suraj accused him of acting as a police informer and threatened to kill him at around 9 am on August 25.

Later that evening, at around 7 pm, Ashwin was at Somras Bar with his friend Akshay Wanjari and others. When Akshay stepped outside after receiving a phone call from his wife, Vandana Lanjewar allegedly threw chilli powder into his eyes. Moments later, Pradeep Akhare, Prashant Akhare, Suraj Lanjewar, along with three others, allegedly assaulted him.

Police said that when Akshay’s companions rushed outside, Pradeep Akhare allegedly attacked him with an iron weapon, while Prashant Akhare stabbed him on the hand with a knife. Suraj Lanjewar also allegedly attacked him with a knife, while the remaining accused assaulted him with kicks and punches.

When Ashwin attempted to intervene, the accused allegedly tried to attack him with a knife as well.

The injured Akshay Wanjari was admitted to hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Police have arrested Suraj Lanjewar, Vandana Lanjewar and Pradeep Akhare, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused. Further investigation is in progress.