Attempted Murder of Youth Over Wage Dispute: In Gangoh, Accused Slashes Ear with Sickle and Issues Death Threats

In the village of Kutubkhedi within the Gangoh region, a Dalit youth was attacked after demanding payment for his labor. It is alleged that a fellow villager assaulted him—using casteist slurs in the process—and attacked him with a sickle, severing his ear. The victim has filed a written complaint at the Gangoh police station, demanding that action be taken.

The victim stated that he had gone to the accused to collect his wages. As soon as he asked for the money, the accused allegedly flew into a rage and began hurling derogatory casteist insults at him. Subsequently, he attacked the youth with sticks and clubs, inflicting injuries upon him.

It is further alleged that during the altercation, the accused struck the youth on the head with a sharp-edged sickle. When the youth attempted to defend himself, the blow landed on his left ear, resulting in a severe laceration.

Hearing the commotion, nearby villagers rushed to the scene. Upon seeing several people approaching—including Pinka, son of Yashpal (a resident of Fatehpur)—the accused fled the spot.

The victim has also alleged that the accused threatened to kill him if he ever demanded his wages again. The victim has requested the police to facilitate a medical examination, register a First Information Report (FIR), and arrest the accused.

Kotwali In-charge Sanjeev Kumar confirmed that they have received the written complaint. He stated that the matter is currently under investigation and that appropriate action will be taken in accordance with the law.

Intazar | Gangoh (Nakur), Saharanpur

Courtesy: Hindi News