Shots fired at CCTV camera; FIR filed against dist Congress chief’s spouse

The police in Sirsa district have registered a case after an incident of firing at a CCTV camera, allegedly carried out by the husband of district Congress president Santosh Beniwal in Darba Kalan village. The attack, linked to a personal rivalry over a liquor contract, also involved threats to the complainant’s family, officials said.

According to the complaint filed by Akash Bainiwal, accused Nand Lal aka Kalu Contractor, husband of Santosh Beniwal, targeted a CCTV camera on Bainiwal’s private plot and fired three to four rounds and completely damaged it.

He allegedly threatened them, saying the next attack would be on the complainant’s family. The incident was captured on CCTV footage and submitted to the police.

The police said the dispute stems from a legally operated liquor outlet in the Nathusari Chopta area, previously held by the accused. The complainant alleged that after losing the contract, the accused began harassing the family and is involved in illegal liquor trade.

The Nathusari Chopta police, along with a crime scene team, collected evidence, including broken camera parts and metal fragments, which were sent to the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Hisar. The forensic report confirmed gunshot damage and firearm residue.

A case has been registered under Sections 287/324(4) BNS and 25 Arms Act. The police said strict legal action would be taken against the accused and steps are being taken to ensure the complainant family’s safety.