Daijiworld Media Network - Vasco

Vasco, Oct 23: A parking dispute in Zuarinagar turned violent around midnight on Wednesday, when nine men allegedly attacked a family with stones, an iron rod and a knife, leaving several people injured.

Verna police have arrested one of the suspects, identified as Suraj Chalwadi, while the remaining accused are reportedly absconding.

According to police, the accused have been identified as Pravin, Suraj, Khaja, Krishna Nair alias Johnny, Laxman and three unidentified persons, all residents of Birla in Zuarinagar. The group allegedly formed an unlawful assembly, armed themselves with weapons and picked a quarrel with the family of Himanshu Kaushal.

Police said the confrontation began after the men objected to a goods rickshaw obstructing the road. Kaushal had parked his goods carrier outside his house near Kheni godown.

The accused allegedly assaulted Kaushal, his family members and neighbours during the altercation. His brothers, Abhinav and Abhishek Kaushal, father Rambabu and some neighbours sustained injuries.

The attackers also allegedly pelted stones at the house, damaging its windows, before fleeing from the scene.

Verna police have registered a case against all the accused under multiple charges, including rioting, rioting while armed with a deadly weapon and attempt to murder. Further investigation is underway.