A robbery attempt on a fish vendor in Adarsh Nagar was foiled after a scuffle broke out between the vendor and the accused, police said on Saturday.
The accused, Govind alias Golu, was arrested, while a juvenile was also apprehended, police added.
Incident Details
According to the complainant, Mobin, a resident of Jahangirpuri who sells fish on a rehdi (handcart), Govind and the juvenile attempted to steal the cash box from his cart.
When Mobin and his son resisted the attempt, a scuffle broke out. During the altercation, Govind sustained injuries from a sharp-edged ‘hasia’ (sickle) kept on the fish cart.
Police Response
A PCR call regarding the incident was received on Friday, prompting a police team to rush to the spot and initiate an inquiry.
Subsequently, Govind was admitted to Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial (BJRM) Hospital for treatment. At the hospital, he claimed that he had been attacked following a quarrel while purchasing fish, presenting a different version of events.
Police recorded statements from both parties as part of the preliminary investigation.
Legal Action
Based on the statements, two separate FIRs have been registered at Adarsh Nagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Further investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities trying to determine the exact sequence of events.
