A 46-year-old shopkeeper was severely injured after a group of people allegedly attacked him in North Delhi's Kotwali area.
The shopkeeper identified as Deepak Jain, who sustained injuries on both of his hands and legs, is undergoing treatment at Sanjeevan Hospital in Daryaganj.Jain's family suspected the involvement of the shop owner behind the incident, police said.
According to Sagar Singh kalsi, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North district, on Tuesday, a call was received at 4.38 pm at Kotwali police station regarding a quarrel between a shopkeeper and a shop owner at Kinari Bazar.
"Police reached the spot and found that the shopkeeper had sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital. Doctors at the hospital said Jain was grievously injured and was not able to speak. Thereafter, his father's statement was recorded and he said four-five persons carrying iron rods approached him and enquired about Deepak Jain. He said they assaulted Deepak alleging he had harassed a girl," said the DCP.