Violent Incident at UP Five-Star Hotel: Businessman Pushes Man Off Terrace After Altercation
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22.04.2024 : In a shocking turn of events at a five-star hotel in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a pre-wedding party took a violent turn when a businessman pushed a man off the terrace following an argument. The chilling incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, was captured on CCTV footage from the hotel.
The CCTV footage reveals a heated exchange between the victim, identified as Sarthak Agrawal, and the accused businessman, Sanjeev Arora, whose son Ridim was involved in the altercation. In a distressing moment captured on camera, the victim is seen touching the feet of the accused just moments before being forcefully pushed off the terrace.
Sarthak Agrawal, a businessman in the health sector, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a medical college for treatment.
According to reports, the altercation began during the pre-wedding festivities when an argument escalated into a physical confrontation around 2 AM. Ridim Arora, accompanied by his friends including the victim, called his father Sanjeev Arora to intervene.
The CCTV footage captures Sanjeev Arora entering the scene amidst a heated argument, where he proceeds to grab the victim by the collar, slap him, and ultimately push him off the terrace. The footage also shows Arora physically assaulting another individual standing nearby.
In response to the incident, Sarthak Agrawal’s father, Sanjay Agrawal, has disassociated himself and his son from any connection with the accused parties, stating, “Neither my son nor I have any idea who these people are.”
Authorities have taken note of the incident, with an FIR indicating that the accused individuals were intoxicated and attacked the victim without provocation. A case has been registered against them for assault causing grievous harm in connection to the incident.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining civility and addressing disputes through peaceful means, particularly in social settings.