In Mundaka village, located on the Haryana-Rajasthan border within Nuh district, a minor parking altercation on Monday erupted into a violent confrontation. Stones and glass bottles were hurled between the two sides. Meanwhile, a motorcycle and a shop resembling a slum were set on fire. The conflict resulted in dozens of injuries on both sides.
Upon receiving information, Ferozepur Jhirka police promptly arrived on the scene, attempting to control the situation. Considering the escalating tension, additional police forces and DSP rank officers were summoned from nearby stations. As of now, the entire village has transformed into a police encampment.
Village head Ram Singh Saini stated that a resident from the nearby village of Hajipur named Isra had parked his vehicle in the middle of the road. Local resident Samay Singh approached him, requesting to move the car. A verbal altercation ensued, and it's alleged that the youth in the car attacked Samay Singh with a glass bottle. Subsequently, members from both sides clashed, leading to stone-pelting.
The village head claimed around ten individuals from his village sustained injuries. He mentioned that there was an attempt to evoke a communal angle to the dispute, but timely intervention by police prevented it from escalating.
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District Superintendent of Police, Rajesh Kumar, stated that the altercation stemmed from a parking issue between two youths, which later saw attempts to flare it up. He added, "The situation is entirely under control. The injured have received primary medical care, and Ferozepur Jhirka police have registered a case. Efforts to arrest those involved in the violence are underway."
The police have urged residents to maintain peace and not to heed any rumors. Furthermore, a stern warning was issued that strict legal action will ensue against those inciting violence and spreading false information.
