Nagpur: A dispute over bursting firecrackers during Diwali escalated into a violent assault between neighbours in Nagpur’s Ajni area. A woman who rushed to save her husband from being beaten was also attacked, allegedly suffering a fractured rib after one of the accused kicked her in the chest. Ajni Police have arrested both brothers in connection with the incident.
The incident reportedly took place on the night of November 10 in Lane No. 6 of Vishwakarma Nagar, under Ajni Police Station limits.
According to police, the complainant, Preeti Bharat Gaurkar, and the accused are neighbours. The two families had reportedly been involved in an ongoing dispute.
On the night of the incident, the accused’s children were bursting firecrackers outside Preeti Gaurkar’s house. Her husband objected and asked the children not to burst crackers in front of their home before leaving for some work.
This led to an argument between the wife of one of the accused and Preeti. Later, when Preeti’s husband returned home, the two brothers allegedly reached his house and started assaulting him.
Woman Attacked While Trying to Save Husband
Seeing her husband being beaten, Preeti rushed to intervene and questioned the accused about why they were assaulting him.
Police allege that one of the brothers attempted to attack her, while the other delivered a forceful kick to her chest. The impact caused her to fall to the ground and suffer a fractured rib.
She is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
Ajni Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and arrested both brothers. Further investigation is underway.
