14-Mar-2024 10:19 PM
2002
Chandigarh, Mar 14 (Reporter) Punjab police have arrested four persons including two key offenders
in a case of assault on Army personnel at Alpine Dhabha in Kiratpur Sahib earlier this week.
Those arrested have been identified as Jaikar Singh (son of Alpine Dhaba owner) and Dhabha manager Manpreet Singh and two waiters Rajnish Kumar and Tanai Kumar, police sources said.
As per the information, a group of 17 Army personnel, who were returning after winning the Ultra Marathon at Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, were assaulted at Alpine Dhabha, Kiratpur Sahib.
In the incident, six army personnel suffered injuries, and were given first aid at Rupnagar and later transferred to Command Hospital Chandimandir.
Police have also identified five more accused persons involved in this case and raids are being conducted to nab them. Alpine Dhaba has also been sealed for investigations.
The Punjab police along with the state and district administration are working at the highest level
to ensure speedy action in the case.
The Army authorities have been kept informed of all the developments and deep appreciation has been conveyed for the restraint shown by the soldiers during the unprovoked assault on them.
The state administration and Punjab police have assured the Army of its commitment towards the well being of all soldiers in Punjab. The Punjab police has also empathised with the injured persons and assured them of bringing the miscreants to book.
Acting swiftly, Punjab police had registered an FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Later based on further evidence a supplementary FIR had been lodged naming the prime suspects...////...