A dramatic scene was witnessed by passersby at Noida Sector-49 market on Saturday evening when a sub-inspector of Uttar Pradesh police allegedly started beating a youth and his mother only to find himself being assaulted by the duo.
The incident took place at around 6:30 pm on Saturday evening.Noida police on Monday registered two separate cases from both sides at sector-49 police station.
Police said the victim Sumit Sethi, who lives in Sector-44 and owns a transport business, has got fracture in his left hand. Her mother Rani (56) was beaten and slapped causing swelling on her face. Sub-Inspector RC Sharma was assaulted by them by rods and belt, said police.
Police said victim Sumit Sethi, along with his mother, had reached the area to meet a broker linked with Income Tax Office Department for a financial matter. The victim told police that a broker Anoop Mahesawai had demanded `95 thousand to deliver his father’s TDS refund cheque. The broker had called them to take remaining amount at Sector-49 market. The victim alleged that SI Sharma was present with them. He asked about the dispute and then started misbehaving with youth and his mother.
Eyewitness said the youth attacked SI’s car and objected to his behaviour and then dispute erupted. The SI lost his cool and started beating the youth and slapped his mother. In retaliation, the youth and woman also attacked the SI.
A senior police official said the medical examinations have been carried out. “We have registered two cases in this matter... action would be taken against the guilty.”