Nagpur: A Maharashtra State Security Force (MSF) jawan allegedly punched a 65-year-old auto driver and assaulted others following a dispute over parking at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Initially, the 65-year-old victim approached Sonegaon police but later withdrew the complaint, said police.
As per sources, the incident occurred on Friday after a Delhi-Nagpur flight landed around 10.30am. Around 10 to 12 auto drivers reportedly entered the arrival area to pick up passengers and were waiting near the canteen when MSF jawan SAR Singh allegedly asked them to leave. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur Stay updated with the latest Nagpur news.
As per police sources, office-bearers of an auto driver union had accompanied the victim to the police station demanding an offence be registered. “We registered a non-cognisable offence. With repair work underway on the dome near the airport’s entry point, GMR has restricted entry of auto-rickshaws and cabs in the area as a security measure. The exchange escalated into a heated argument, with the jawan allegedly using abusive language against the drivers. During the altercation, Singh allegedly punched auto driver Maqsood Qureshi. Raju Khan, Shankar Kanakam and Vishal Sawate, bystanders who attempted to intervene, were also allegedly assaulted. The matter was brought to the attention of MSF and airport authorities, who intervened to defuse the situation. Download the TOI App.
When we called the alleged victim to the police station on Monday evening, the union said that they do not want to pursue the complaint further,” Sonegaon PI Rahul Tasere said. The incident came to light after a video of the incident went viral on Sunday.