Jalandhar, November 11: A dispute over repeated loud honking in a residential street reportedly escalated into a confrontation in the Basti Bawa Khel area of Jalandhar, where a woman was allegedly assaulted after objecting to the noise. Her family has also alleged that her clothes were torn during the incident.
According to the complaint-related account reported in the media, the dispute began when a vehicle was repeatedly honking loudly outside the family's house. A woman from the household reportedly objected and asked those involved to stop honking in the residential lane.
The objection allegedly led to an argument, with the other side reportedly using abusive language. The woman's family accused a man identified as Mangat Ram and his sons of creating a disturbance outside their home. They further alleged that the individuals were under the influence of alcohol and other intoxicants at the time.
As the argument intensified, the woman was allegedly slapped and pushed. Her family also claimed that other relatives who intervened were assaulted and that clothes were torn during the scuffle.
The confrontation reportedly created tension in the neighbourhood, following which the matter reached the Basti Bawa Khel Police Station.
According to the available report, police called both parties to the police station and recorded their statements. The matter is currently under investigation, and further legal action is expected to depend on the findings of the inquiry.
The allegations made by the complainant's family have not been independently verified. The response of the other party was not available in the reports reviewed.
The Jalandhar Times will continue to follow the matter and update this report as further verified information becomes available.
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