Hathras Shopkeeper Alleges House Attack After Firing, Beating With Rods

Hathras: A case involving an alleged deadly attack on a shopkeeper has come to light in Surajpur village under the Hathras Junction police station area. The victim has alleged that 7-8 youths from the neighbouring village of Nagla Alia entered his house carrying a country-made pistol, iron rods and bricks.

According to the allegation, the youths first opened fire with the country-made pistol after entering the house. They then attacked the shopkeeper with iron rods and bricks. The sudden assault left the victim with injuries to his head, shoulder and other parts of his body. The accused allegedly fled the spot after the attack.

The shopkeeper has been identified as Himanshu, a resident of Surajpur village. He has a shop near the ice factory on Jalesar Road.

Himanshu has alleged that 7-8 youths from Nagla Alia reached his house together. He said that he had no previous dispute or enmity with the accused. Despite this, the youths allegedly entered his house and took out a country-made pistol before opening fire.

After the firing, the accused allegedly used iron rods and bricks to attack him. The attackers also struck him on the head and beat him severely, leaving him injured.

Following the incident, the victim reached the Hathras Junction police station and submitted a written complaint to the police. In his complaint, he accused Monta, Khali and Mukesh, along with other youths, of carrying out the attack.

After the complaint was submitted, injured Himanshu was taken to Bagla District Hospital. A medical examination was conducted there.

The victim has expressed concern about the safety of himself and his family. He has demanded strict action against the accused. Himanshu has also sought security from the police, saying that he fears an untoward incident in the future.