Man, cousin ‘thrashed by 2 bouncers’ at club inside 5-star hotel in Connaught Place

A police officer said an investigation into the case is underway.

According to the FIR, police said the incident took place on July 1, when the man, a resident of Tilak Nagar, visited the club on Ashoka Road with his cousin, 32, at 12.30 am for dinner.

Around 4 am, he went to the bathroom and found the toilet flush broken, causing water to overflow, the FIR stated. As soon as he came out, a staffer at the club accused him of breaking the flush, leading to an argument between the two.

The FIR alleged that two bouncers rushed in, allegedly pushed the man, and took him out of the club. He asked the bouncers to stop pushing him around but they allegedly kicked and punched him, the FIR alleged.

When the cousin tried to intervene, the bouncers allegedly beat her up as well, it claimed.

The duo was made to leave the premises, after which the man made a PCR call. By the time police reached the spot, the FIR stated, the club had closed and the accused left the premises.

The cousins were taken to the LHMC Hospital for treatment. Their medico-legal case report confirmed physical assault, the FIR stated.

Their statement was recorded by police later in the day.

Representatives of the Shangri La hotel told The Indian Express that the club is not owned or operated by them, but they are coordinating with the local authorities.

Representatives of Privee did not reply to queries sent by The Indian Express.