A tractor driver transporting sand and gravel was allegedly dragged out of his vehicle and beaten with sticks on Shahpur Road in Roorkee. He fled into nearby bushes to escape the assault, according to his complaint to police.
Police have registered an FIR against Rajan of Bhogpur, Shivam of Kundi village, Rohit of Rani Majra and one unidentified person. The complaint alleges that the group stopped the tractor, pulled the driver down and attacked him.
What the complaint alleges
Anil Kumar, a resident of Jagjeetpur village who works as a tractor driver, told police that the incident occurred on 5 September. He was returning from a stone crusher with a tractor-trolley loaded with sand and gravel when the men stopped him on Shahpur Road.
The complaint states that the accused assaulted him with lathis and sticks, leaving him injured. Kumar then ran towards nearby bushes and hid there, which he said helped him save his life.
The men allegedly threatened both Kumar and the tractor owner before leaving the area. The complaint does not state why the group stopped the tractor or attacked the driver.
Police action
Police registered a first information report based on Kumar’s written complaint. The case names 3 people and includes one unidentified accused.
The available information does not establish guilt. The FIR records the allegations made by the complainant, and further action will depend on the police investigation.
Conclusion
A Roorkee tractor driver has alleged that 4 people stopped, assaulted and threatened him on Shahpur Road. Police have registered an FIR against 3 named youths and one unidentified person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened to the tractor driver?
The driver alleges that he was pulled from his tractor and beaten with sticks while carrying sand and gravel. He escaped into nearby bushes.
Q. Where did the alleged assault take place?
The incident was reported on Shahpur Road in Roorkee.
Q. When did the incident occur?
The complaint states that the incident took place on 5 September.
Q. How many people are named in the FIR?
The FIR names 3 people and also includes one unidentified person.
Q. Who filed the complaint?
Anil Kumar, a tractor driver from Jagjeetpur village, submitted the complaint to police.
Q. What threats were allegedly made?
The complaint alleges that the accused threatened to kill Kumar and the tractor owner before leaving.
