The Koom Kalan police have initiated an investigation after a young man and his girlfriend allegedly jumped into a canal to escape an assault by members of the girl's family and their associates. The incident occurred recently when Harmandeep Singh, a resident of Chandra village, was traveling on his motorcycle with his girlfriend near the Sidhwan Branch of the Sirhind Canal at Neelon village.
Complaint Details
In his complaint to the police, Harmandeep Singh alleged that his girlfriend had called him to discuss an important issue and threatened to jump into the canal if he refused to marry her. He further alleged that a group of youths associated with the girl's family spotted them and intercepted the couple. The accused, identified as Deepi, Sukhi, and Ravi of Katani village, along with an unidentified accomplice, allegedly assaulted them.
To save themselves from the attackers, Harmandeep and his girlfriend jumped into the canal, he claimed. According to the complaint, the duo was later rescued by the accused and taken to City Centre, Katani Kalan, where they were allegedly beaten up again. Harmandeep further alleged that his mother was called to the spot and humiliated.
Police Action
DSP Inderjit Singh Boparai confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the accused under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 351(2), and 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code on charges of assault, wrongful confinement, and criminal intimidation. He stated that further investigation is underway.
