Violence Erupts Over ₹800 Hotel Bill Dispute in Kharar, Punjab
Mohali: Hotel owner, staff assaulted over ₹800 dispute in Kharar; case registered
Hindustan Times
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A hotel bill dispute in Kharar, Punjab, escalated into violence when two guests assaulted the owner and staff over an unpaid ₹800 balance. Police have registered a case against the accused, who also threatened to file false charges against the hotel owner.
- 01Dispute arose over an unpaid ₹800 hotel bill.
- 02The accused assaulted the hotel owner and a staff member.
- 03Property damage included a computer and printer.
- 04Threats were made to implicate the owner in a false molestation case.
- 05Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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A violent altercation occurred at a hotel in Kharar, Punjab, over an unpaid balance of ₹800 from a total bill of ₹1,400. Guests Mannu Batta and Shristi allegedly assaulted the hotel owner and a staff member named Happy after refusing to pay the remaining amount. The confrontation escalated, resulting in property damage, including a computer and printer. The accused also threatened the owner with false molestation charges if he pursued the matter. Following the incident, police registered a case under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Indian Justice Code) after reviewing medical reports of the victims. The investigation is being led by ASI Rajinder Singh, who has visited the scene with a police team.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security in local hospitality establishments.
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