Unruly scene in Sundar Nagar public park

Former councillor, supporters clash with saleswomen of a firm

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 11

An unruly scene was witnessed in Sundar Nagar area here On Friday when saleswomen of a private company accused a former BJP councillor and his supporters for manhandling them over sitting in a public park in the area.

Though the councillor refuted the allegations, both groups allegedly indulged in stone pelting in the clash in which two saleswomen Surjit Kaur and Mamta were injured. The saleswomen also alleged that the councillor fired gunshots in the air.

However, the police officials said the claims of firing were being ascertained while further investigations were under progress. A complaint was filed by the saleswomen in this regard and facts were being verified after examining the CCTV cameras in the area.

Arun Kumar, the supervisor of the company, said they were sitting in park when the councillor and his supporters came and asked them to leave. This led to arguments and manhandling followed. He alleged the former councillor also fired gunshots.

On the other hand, the councillor said the company was violating the government guidelines by holding a ‘meeting’ in the park. He said around 150 persons were present and therefore the people objected to it.

“CCTV cameras were examined in the area in which the claims of firing could not be proved. But, the investigations were under progress and an appropriate action would be taken,” SHO Neeraj Kumar said.