Two seriously injured after group attacks youth at Bilaspur fuel station; CCTV captures lathi assault

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 Two young men were left in serious condition after a group armed with belts, lathis and iron rods stormed into a petrol pump office and attacked them on Sunday afternoon, police and local witnesses said. The incident, captured on a petrol pump CCTV camera, unfolded in Pachpedi area and has prompted an enquiry by the Pachpedi police station.

What happened
According to officials, the violence began around 12:30pm when three students — identified by police as Prabhakar Marshal Chouksey (a B-Pharmacy student from Pachpedi), Nimesh Rai and Dileshwar Marshal — were riding a bike through the village to announce a community bathing ritual using a loudspeaker. Their motorcycle was reportedly bumped by another rider, later named as Badal Jangde, causing all three to fall.

Escalation and assault
Initial reports indicate the students asked the other rider to slow down after the collision. The request led to an argument, officials said, and Badal allegedly responded with abusive language before striking one student with his belt. The confrontation intensified when Vikki Jangde and Vikas Marshal arrived, and the three assailants — joined shortly afterwards by Saroj Jangde and others — attacked the students with sticks, rods and belts, sources familiar with the matter said.

CCTV footage shared with reporters shows multiple attackers chasing the youths and then forcing entry into the petrol pump office. One victim is seen running into the office and pulling the door shut; attackers followed and continued to beat the occupants. The video, viewed by this reporter, clearly captures blows being delivered with lathis inside the small office area.

Injuries and medical response
Local residents helped the injured and alerted the police. An ambulance transported at least one seriously wounded youth to the Government-run Sarguja Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SIMS) in Bilaspur, where doctors said one patient sustained a deep head injury. The second injured man is also reported to be in serious condition and receiving treatment. Medical authorities declined to release names beyond what police provided.

Police action
Pachpedi police confirmed a case has been registered and said legal action is underway. “The dispute began after a bike collision and escalated into a group assault,” a station officer told reporters. “We have recorded statements, are reviewing the CCTV footage, and will identify and arrest the accused soon.” No arrests were announced early Monday.

Community reaction
Villagers described the attack as sudden and brutal, saying the scale of violence shocked bystanders. “They came with sticks and did not stop even after the boys ran into the office,” said a shopkeeper near the petrol pump who asked not to be named. Several residents said the petrol pump’s CCTV played a vital role in documenting the sequence of events and hoped it would speed up police action.

Background and context
Incidents of mob violence following minor road disputes are not uncommon in parts of India, where quick escalations and groups joining conflicts can turn brief arguments deadly. Local activists called for calm and urged police to ensure the safety of victims and witnesses.

What happens next
Police said they will file charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code relating to voluntarily causing grievous hurt, unlawful assembly and rioting with deadly weapons. Investigators are cross-checking medical records, witness statements and the CCTV recording to establish the full timeline and number of participants.

For now, residents remain on edge. The petrol pump near Pachpedi remains cordoned off for initial inquiry, and authorities have stepped up patrols in the area to prevent any further clashes while the investigation continues.

Late Night Rewa Roadside Argument Between Woman, Dial 112 Cop Caught on Video

The brief confrontation took place near Deep Jyoti School. A passerby filmed the exchange, but police have not yet issued any statement about what triggered the dispute.

A late-night argument between a young woman and a police constable posted with the Dial 112 emergency response team spilled onto a deserted road in Rewa’s Samaan police station area, drawing a small crowd of onlookers before it reportedly ended. A video of the exchange, filmed by a passerby, has now surfaced.

Argument Near School After Midnight

The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. near Deep Jyoti School. The exact sequence of events remains unclear, but the video shows the woman visibly agitated, speaking sharply to the uniformed officer. The constable is seen present at the spot, responding to her. The tone of the conversation, based on the video’s visuals, appears tense.

What the Viral Clip Shows

The footage, recorded on a mobile phone by someone passing through the area, does not capture how the confrontation began. It only shows the middle of the exchange. Neither party is seen getting physically aggressive, but their raised voices attracted attention in the otherwise quiet late-night setting.

Crowd Gathers, No Official Word Yet

Locals who gathered at the spot told reporters later that they tried to calm the situation, though they were not sure who had called for the Dial 112 team to arrive there in the first place. A few residents speculated the woman may have sought help, while others said the constable might have stopped her for questioning. None of this has been confirmed.

Police Department Maintains Silence

So far, neither the woman nor the police department has released any official statement. Senior officials at Samaan police station said they were “looking into the matter” but did not confirm if any complaint had been registered. Dial 112 control room officials also declined to comment, saying the constable involved had not filed any preliminary report about the incident.

Why the Delay in Response Matters

For now, the reason behind the argument remains unknown. The absence of an official version has left room for speculation, especially since the video continues to circulate locally. What is clear is that the confrontation happened well past midnight, and neither side has clarified what led to the face-off.

Local authorities are expected to review the footage and question the constable as part of an internal enquiry. But with no formal complaint from either side yet, it remains a roadside argument preserved on video — tense, unresolved, and now public.