In Bareilly’s Anwla area, a severe attack left a young man, Sumit Gupta, badly injured after being beaten and dragged nearly 100 meters along the road. The incident, captured on video, involved Sumit being assaulted with rods and sticks by a group of men due to a longstanding dispute. The case has sparked significant local concern and police are investigating.
Attack Details and Immediate Aftermath
According to Damini Gupta, Sumit’s wife, the attack happened on Saturday evening as they were returning home from Tripolia market. A gang including Tarun, Varun, Sudesh Singh alias Bhure, Naveen Singh, Sachin, Gaurav Singh, and three others confronted Sumit. Damini claimed the attackers intended to kill Sumit, striking him with rods and sticks. After the assault, they dragged him for approximately 100 meters towards Lathaita neighborhood, causing grave injuries.
The horrifying footage of Sumit’s brutal beating and drag has drawn public attention and is currently under police scrutiny along with CCTV footage. The growing violence escalated when both sides clashed, leading to firing.
Firing Causes Bystander Death and Serious Injuries
As relatives of Sumit arrived at the scene, tension between the rival groups intensified, resulting in gunfire. Tragically, Sajjad, a passerby, was shot dead during the exchange. Sumit sustained critical injuries and was immediately admitted to a government hospital before being referred to the district hospital. Due to his deteriorating condition, doctors transferred him to a private hospital in Delhi where he remains in a critical state.
Sumit’s wife accused Tarun from Lathaita area of orchestrating the assault over a personal grudge. Authorities are currently probing these allegations carefully.
Counter Allegations from the Other Side
The opposition also lodged a serious complaint, with Renu from Lathaita claiming that her son Tarun was attacked while returning from Ganj Tripolia market around 4:30 pm Saturday. She alleged that Mohit Gupta, Rohit Gupta, Sumit Gupta, Deepak Gupta, Priyanshu Gupta, Sachin Gupta, and Mahesh Chandra Gupta stopped Tarun and fired shots at him.
Renu said Tarun fled to his uncle’s house to escape the attack. She also mentioned that CCTV footage captured the incident, which supports their claim. Additionally, she referenced a previous assault on Tarun on October 15 near Bareilly University, which had been reported at Bithri Chainpur police station.
Police Probe Underway
CO Anwla, Hemant Upadhyay, stated the police are examining the video material and CCTV footage as part of the investigation. Teams have been dispatched to apprehend suspects amidst both parties’ complaints. The police assured the public that appropriate action will be taken based on the evidence gathered during the inquiry.
This violent episode reveals deep tensions in the administration area, with law enforcement pressing to restore order while pursuing every lead diligently.
