Three students, including a girl, belonging to the Northeast region, were allegedly beaten up by the residents of lajpat Nagar area on Tuesday evening. The residents caught hold of them after they were seen taking pictures of the buildings and houses in the area.
According to the police, the three youths are residents of Assam and are pursuing a course in photography. The incident took place when they were roaming around Prakash Colony and clicking pictures of various buildings.
The victims also claimed that the accused also misbehaved with the girl who was accompanying them. "They had clicked pictures of an under-construction building when the owner of the property objected to it and questioned them over the issue. Soon, an altercation broke out during which some locals beat them up," said a police officer.
A police team from Amar Colony police station took them to AIIMS Trauma Centre where they were treated for minor injuries. A case under appropriate sections was registered. Police are verifying the claims of both the parties.