Hathras Shopkeeper Alleges Assault, Looting By Youth And 6-7 Associates

A case of assault and alleged looting involving a hardware shopkeeper has come to light on Jalesar Road in Hathras. The shopkeeper has accused a youth from Gangchauli and 6-7 others of reaching his shop, assaulting him and allegedly carrying out looting. Police have received a written complaint from the victim and are in the process of registering an FIR.

The incident reportedly took place on Thursday evening in the Kotwali Sadar area. The hardware shop is located on Jalesar Road and is owned by Shivkumar Samadhiya, son of Roop Kishore Samadhiya, a resident of Nayabans in the city.

According to the complaint, Krishna, son of Puran and a resident of Gangchauli, reached the shop with 6-7 associates. The shopkeeper has alleged that Krishna and the others assaulted him during the incident. He has also accused them of looting the shop.

Following the incident, the matter has become a topic of discussion in the area. However, the reason behind the alleged assault and further details related to the alleged looting have not yet been clarified.

The allegations made in the complaint will be confirmed only after the police investigation. At present, the police are examining the complaint submitted by the shopkeeper and proceeding according to the information provided in it.

Nadeem Asgar, the crime inspector of Kotwali Sadar, said that the matter is in the knowledge of the police. He said a written complaint had been received from the victim and that the FIR was being registered in the case.

The crime inspector said the police were taking further legal action on the basis of the complaint. The identities of the accused have been mentioned in the complaint, while the police process and investigation into the allegations are underway.