24 hours on,cops yet to register case

The SHO’s statement is in contrast to what the law says.

“In cases where a formal complaint is not lodged by the public,the police can become a complainant and register the matter,” said Gaurav Bhaiyya,a lawyer with the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

A violent clash involving nearly 200 people had taken place between two groups in Ram Darbar Phase II around 9 pm last night. The residents said the clash was the fallout of an incident reported four days ago when a newly-married couple from Phase II was allegedly assaulted by some Phase I residents.

A group of residents from Ram Darbar Phase II reportedly attacked their counterparts from Darbar Phase I with swords and sharp-edged weapons. The residents of Phase I retaliated and the clash that followed left several injured and caused damage to public and private property,including four cars.

Senior Superintendent of Police S S Srivastava,meanwhile,maintained: “I have asked for the details of the incident and will personally look into the matter.”