MOBILE SHOPKEEPER BEATEN UP

MOBILE SHOPKEEPER BEATEN UP

23-MARCH-ENG 7

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA----------------------------Mobile Shopkeeper in Ara: A mobile shopkeeper was severely beaten while attempting to resolve a dispute near the Durga Temple in Shivganj, located within the jurisdiction of the Town Police Station in Ara city. As a result, he sustained serious injuries. He was taken to the Sadar Hospital for treatment by the Town Police Station's patrolling team. Upon receiving the information, his family members also arrived at the Sadar Hospital.

According to reports, the injured individual is Sunil Kumar Gupta, the 24-year-old son of Umesh Kumar, a resident of Gopali Chowk (Brahmin Toli) within the Town Police Station area. He operates a mobile store named 'Siddharth Phoenix' located near the Durga Temple in Shivganj.

Meanwhile, Sumit Kumar Gupta (the mobile shopkeeper) stated that on Sunday afternoon, while he was at his shop, a group of boys outside were jointly beating up two other boys—one of whom was an acquaintance of his. When he went to intervene and rescue them, the aforementioned youths severely thrashed him. Subsequently, they struck him with a brick, causing a deep gash on his head. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter.