Police have registered an FIR in Haridwar’s Sidcul police station area after a man alleged that he was assaulted while returning home with his sister following a court hearing in her marital-dispute case.
The complainant, identified as Musa of Ghosian locality in Jwalapur, told police that his sister Anjum has an ongoing court dispute with her husband, Tanveer, a resident of Purana Midda in Yamunanagar. Anjum had a court date on 22 October.
According to the complaint, Musa was taking Anjum back to Jwalapur on a motorcycle after the hearing when Tanveer, his brother Umar, their mother Sajo and some other people allegedly stopped them outside the court.
Allegations in the complaint
Musa alleged that the group abused his sister. When he objected, they allegedly grabbed his collar, dragged him and slapped him. He further alleged that the group threatened to shoot both siblings while leaving.
The complaint also alleges that the accused pressured Musa and Anjum to withdraw the case. Musa told police that threats to withdraw the case had allegedly been made earlier as well.
Shahwez and Faisal Khan, along with other people passing by, allegedly intervened during the incident, according to the complaint. The available account does not state whether anyone was arrested or whether any weapon was recovered.
Police response
Police registered the FIR on the basis of Musa’s complaint against his brother-in-law and the other named relatives. Circle Officer Sadar Surendra Prasad Baluni said the case had been registered and that the investigation was continuing.
The allegations have not been established in court. The FIR records the complainant’s account, while the police investigation is expected to examine the alleged assault, threats and demand to withdraw the marital-dispute case.
Conclusion
The verified development is the registration of an FIR after Musa alleged that he and his sister were stopped, assaulted and threatened after the court hearing. Police have begun investigating the allegations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened in Haridwar?
Musa alleged that he was assaulted while returning with his sister after her court hearing in an ongoing marital-dispute case.
Q. When did the alleged incident take place?
The court date mentioned in the complaint was 22 October.
Q. Who was named in the FIR?
The complaint named Tanveer, his brother Umar, their mother Sajo and some other people.
Q. What threats were alleged?
Musa alleged that he and his sister were threatened with being shot and were pressured to withdraw the case.
Q. Where does the complainant live?
Musa is a resident of Ghosian locality in Jwalapur.
Q. What has police said?
Circle Officer Sadar Surendra Prasad Baluni said that an FIR had been registered and the investigation was continuing.
