Couple, 3-yr-old daughter injured in Chhatarpur road rage

Bhopal: A couple and their three-year-old daughter were injured in a road rage incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur on late Thursday night. The incident happened when three youths allegedly riding a motorcycle recklessly hit a scooter carrying a family.

The injured were identified as Yogendra Kumar Shrivas, 25, his wife Komal Shrivas and their three-year-old daughter Anvi. The family later alleged that during the violence, attackers snatched the crying child from Komal’s arms and threw her onto the road, injuring her.

Police said the incident began near the Vindhyavasini Temple police outpost when Yogendra objected to reckless driving and removed the motorcycle key after the collision. This allegedly triggered a heated argument.

The accused allegedly returned with several youths armed with sticks and attacked the couple. Their scooter was also vandalised.

The violence later turned into stone-pelting between two groups in the Toriya locality. Police teams that reached the spot were also attacked and vehicles damaged. Kotwali police registered two FIRs, including one for assault and another for obstructing official duty. Cases have been registered against Zulfi, Chhotu, Sahil, Neeshu, Chhotu Khan, Bhura and two unidentified persons. The accused are absconding.