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14 detained after LPG agency staff beat up customer in UP
A dispute over LPG bookings at an HP gas agency in Maharajganj turned into a full-blown brawl after staff allegedly attacked a customer with bamboo sticks and bats
Maharajganj (UP), Mar 18 (PTI) Police have detained 14 individuals following a violent clash between customers and employees at an LPG distribution agency under Ghughli police station limits here, officials said on Wednesday.
The incident occurred on Tuesday at an HP gas agency over a dispute regarding gas bookings.
According to witnesses, a verbal altercation broke out which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, with agency employees allegedly assaulting a consumer with bamboo sticks and bats.
Others present at the site joined the fray, leading to a clash between the two parties which sparked chaos in the area.
On receiving information, a police team reached the spot and brought the situation under control.
"The dispute over gas booking turned into a physical confrontation. We have registered a case involving charges of abuse, assault, and criminal intimidation," Ghughli Station House Officer Kunwar Gaurav Singh said.
He said 14 individuals from both sides have been detained under relevant sections over apprehension of breach of peace.
Police said they are closely monitoring the situation, and an investigation is underway. PTI