Himachal: FIR against Punjab man for brandishing pistol and threatening bus driver near Kullu Manikaran
June 26, 2024 - PatialaPolitics
Himachal: FIR against Punjab man for brandishing pistol and threatening bus driver near Kullu Manikaran
The police registered a case against a tourist from Punjab for allegedly brandishing a pistol and threatening a local private bus driver during a traffic jam in the Manikaran valley of Kullu district.
The altercation began around 12:30 PM when a private bus travelling from Kullu to Manikaran encountered an Innova car coming from the opposite direction. The bus driver requested the Innova driver to reverse his vehicle slightly to allow the bus to pass. The driver of the Innova, identified as Jitendra Singh from Punjab, reacted aggressively, hurling abuses at the bus driver.
In response to the incident, the police have registered a case against Jitendra Singh at the Sadar Police Station in Kullu. He faces charges under Section 25 of the Indian Arms Act, as well as Sections 504 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, which pertain to intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace and criminal intimidation, respectively.
Superintendent of Police Kullu, Dr. Karthikeyan, confirmed that an investigation is underway. “We are taking this matter very seriously. The misuse of firearms and threats of violence in such a manner are unacceptable. We will ensure that justice is served,” he stated.
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