<p>Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a non commissioned officer (NCO) of the Indian Army was assaulted by four persons over a parking dispute in Ramtek in Nagpur district. </p><p>The incident, which took place on Sunday, involves Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare, a resident of Ramtek in Nagpur, deployed in the North East, who was currently on leave. </p>.Have respect for Army: SC affirms CBI probe against Punjab police for alleged assault of Colonel.<p>The Pune-headquartered Southern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday denied media reports the Havildar Waghmare, under the influence of alcohol was involved involved in a road rage incident in Nagardhan in Nagpur, rammed his vehicle into a crowd injuring 20 to 35 civilians, before being assaulted by locals and subsequently arrested by police.</p><p>However, the Army, after speaking to local police and authorities in Nagpur, presented the correct line of events. </p><p>On the evening of Sunday around 1830 hrs, the NCO had a minor altercation with certain locals over parking while returning from a relative’s place. </p><p>“During this altercation, the Army personnel was chased by four individuals and in his attempt to move away from the miscreants, his car struck a tree. At this moment, the NCO was pulled out from the car, savagely attacked by these four individuals, his car was damaged and thrown in a drain. Throughout the incident, no civilian was injured,” the Indian Army said. </p><p>Havildar Waghmare has since filed an FIR against the four individuals at Ramtek police station on Monday. </p><p>"Details have been verified and confirmed from Ramtek police station, Nagpur. These details have been corroborated by SP Rural Nagpur. The Local Military Authority has linked up with local police auth for speedy resolution of the matter. All assistance is being provided to Havildar Waghmare,” the Army said. </p><p>“This case is a stark reminder of the danger posed by sensationalism in reporting of incidents. This incident may also be a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of the Indian Army and create divisions where none exists,” it said. </p>
<p>Mumbai: In a shocking incident, a non commissioned officer (NCO) of the Indian Army was assaulted by four persons over a parking dispute in Ramtek in Nagpur district. </p><p>The incident, which took place on Sunday, involves Havildar Harsh Pal Mahadev Waghmare, a resident of Ramtek in Nagpur, deployed in the North East, who was currently on leave. </p>.Have respect for Army: SC affirms CBI probe against Punjab police for alleged assault of Colonel.<p>The Pune-headquartered Southern Command of the Indian Army on Tuesday denied media reports the Havildar Waghmare, under the influence of alcohol was involved involved in a road rage incident in Nagardhan in Nagpur, rammed his vehicle into a crowd injuring 20 to 35 civilians, before being assaulted by locals and subsequently arrested by police.</p><p>However, the Army, after speaking to local police and authorities in Nagpur, presented the correct line of events. </p><p>On the evening of Sunday around 1830 hrs, the NCO had a minor altercation with certain locals over parking while returning from a relative’s place. </p><p>“During this altercation, the Army personnel was chased by four individuals and in his attempt to move away from the miscreants, his car struck a tree. At this moment, the NCO was pulled out from the car, savagely attacked by these four individuals, his car was damaged and thrown in a drain. Throughout the incident, no civilian was injured,” the Indian Army said. </p><p>Havildar Waghmare has since filed an FIR against the four individuals at Ramtek police station on Monday. </p><p>"Details have been verified and confirmed from Ramtek police station, Nagpur. These details have been corroborated by SP Rural Nagpur. The Local Military Authority has linked up with local police auth for speedy resolution of the matter. All assistance is being provided to Havildar Waghmare,” the Army said. </p><p>“This case is a stark reminder of the danger posed by sensationalism in reporting of incidents. This incident may also be a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of the Indian Army and create divisions where none exists,” it said. </p>