Nagpur Driver Injured by Youths Using Firecrackers and Cement Block
A 51-year-old man was assaulted by three youths who threw firecrackers and struck him with a cement block in Nagpur.
Incident occurred on November 4 in Nagpur.
The victim suffered facial injuries and lost a tooth.
Police are investigating the case with unidentified suspects.
On November 4, a 51-year-old driver in Nagpur was injured after being attacked by three youths who allegedly threw a firecracker and then struck him with a cement block. The incident took place on Besa Pipala Road, where Kishore Khanorkar was with friends when the youths, aged between 20 and 25, threw a 'sutli' bomb towards them.
According to the police report, Khanorkar and his friends were smoking in a designated area when the youths confronted them. Following the confrontation, the situation escalated, leading to a physical altercation. One of the attackers picked up a cement block from the roadside and hit Khanorkar in the face, resulting in significant injuries.
Khanorkar was immediately taken to a private hospital for treatment, where he received care for his nasal injury and the loss of a tooth. After receiving medical attention, he filed a complaint at the Hudkeshwar police station, prompting authorities to register a case against the unidentified assailants.
Police investigations revealed that four to five firecrackers were used during the incident, which violated the city's ban on bursting crackers in public areas. A police team has visited the scene to gather evidence and record statements from witnesses.
The incident raises concerns regarding public safety and adherence to local regulations, especially concerning the use of firecrackers. Authorities are urging residents to report any similar incidents and are actively working to identify the suspects involved in this assault.
