A group of people allegedly attacked a Belagavi City Corporation engineer and pelted stones at a JCB during an anti-encroachment operation at Nathpai Circle
Belagavi City Corporation engineer was allegedly attacked during a footpath encroachment clearance drive at Nathpai Circle in Belagavi. According to the report, a group of more than 40 people pelted stones at a JCB, damaging its glass. Civic officials later approached Shahapur police and demanded legal action.
Belagavi: A Belagavi City Corporation engineer was allegedly attacked during a footpath encroachment removal drive at Nathpai Circle, where a group of more than 40 people reportedly pelted stones at a JCB and damaged its glass.
The incident occurred when civic officials visited the area to clear alleged footpath encroachments. According to the available account, a shop owner and others threw stones at the JCB being used for the operation. The vehicle's glass was reportedly damaged, and the engineer was also attacked.
The incident created tension at Nathpai Circle, according to local accounts.
Belagavi Footpath Clearance Drive Leads to Confrontation
The confrontation reportedly occurred during an anti-encroachment operation undertaken by the city corporation at Nathpai Circle.
The civic team had arrived to remove structures or other obstructions occupying the footpath. During the operation, people at the location allegedly opposed the action and pelted stones at the machinery.
The reported attack on the engineer and damage to the JCB disrupted the clearance operation and led to a tense situation in the area.
Civic Officials Approach Shahapur Police
Following the incident, civic officials visited Shahapur police station and protested against the alleged attack. They submitted a complaint seeking legal action against those responsible.
The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Shahapur police station.
The available information does not specify whether police registered a case, made any arrests or initiated further action following the complaint.
Belagavi Municipal Commissioner Inspects Incident Site
Belagavi Municipal Commissioner Karthik visited Nathpai Circle and inspected the site following the incident.
Further details about the condition of the injured engineer, the extent of damage to the JCB and the subsequent police response were not available in the supplied account.
