Road dispute turns violent in Pratapgarh, two women critically injured

A road dispute in Dhuti village under Kandhai police station limits in Pratapgarh escalated into violent clashes on Sunday morning, leaving two women injured with serious head injuries after sticks and clubs were used in the assault.

The confrontation between two groups began around 11 am on Sunday over a road-related disagreement in Dhuti village. What started as a verbal argument quickly intensified into a physical fight, with both sides resorting to violence. According to reports, the dispute first involved heated exchanges between the two parties before the situation spiralled out of control.

During the clash, sticks and clubs were allegedly wielded, resulting in severe injuries to two women identified as Sunita and Asha. Both women sustained head injuries in the attack and were left bleeding profusely from their wounds. The use of lathis and sticks turned the confrontation particularly brutal, sources said.

The incident created panic and chaos at the scene immediately after the violence erupted. The injured women, Sunita and Asha, were rushed to a hospital for medical treatment following the assault. Their condition after receiving treatment has not been specified in available reports.

Police have been informed about the incident, and an investigation into the road dispute that led to the violent confrontation is expected to follow. The exact nature of the road disagreement that triggered the clash remains unclear.