Youth brutally thrashed in AyodhyaNagar for feeding street dogs

 

 

 

A VIOLENT altercation broke out in the Ayodhya Nagar locality on the night of January 18 after a group of inebriated residents allegedly assaulted a youth and his female friend for walking and tending to street dogs. The victim, who sustained severe head injuries, is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The complainant, Rishabh Dhakad, a resident of Rajiv Nagar, told the police that he and his friend, Tanu Vyas, are animal welfare volunteers who look after street dogs alongside their studies.

 

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 10:40 PM while the duo was walking dogs in the Amrit Enclave colony. The victims alleged that an Amrit Enclave resident, identified as Sameer Look, approached them in an intoxicated state and began misbehaving with Tanu Vyas. When Tanu attempted to leave the spot to avoid a confrontation, Sameer, accompanied by his wife Archana Look and several others, intercepted them.

 

The situation escalated rapidly as the group began hurling verbal abuses and manhandling the duo. When Rishabh intervened to protect his friend, he was reportedly attacked by Nikki Nair and Ravi Rajput. The accused allegedly used a wooden staff (lathi) to strike Rishabh on his head and back, causing profuse bleeding.

 

Another individual reportedly attempted to strangle Rishabh while issuing life threats.The assault was eventually broken up by other neighbors who rushed to the spot upon hearing the commotion. Rishabh was immediately shifted to Pranjal Medicity Hospital for emergency care.