Family attacked in Uttar Pradesh after refusing to withdraw 2013 case

A report published by India Today states that a family was attacked at their home in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi after refusing to withdraw a case that has been pending since 2013. During the entire incident, the accused pelted stones at the house door and also snatched two mobile phones from the family members. The entire incident of attack and threatening has been captured on CCTV cameras, as the family was installing cameras for security.

According to family member Somlata, the incident occurred on 29 October, which has now come to light after a police complaint was filed. Somlata stated that a group of people came outside their house and were pressuring them to settle the old case. When the family refused to settle, the accused created a commotion outside the house and began throwing stones at the house door.

The dispute escalated further as the accused entered the house and assaulted the family members. Somlata claimed that the accused also threatened to kill the family if the case was not withdrawn. During this attack, two mobile phones of the family members were also snatched. Somlata clarified that her son's phone was also among those looted, and this occurred despite the presence of police personnel at the scene.

The family members stated that the entire incident was captured on camera while they were installing security cameras to monitor activities around the house. Somlata further added that her family had been facing constant pressure and harassment from the opposing party to settle this case running since 2013.

The family has also raised questions regarding the police action. They allege that despite their complaints, the mobile phones have not yet been returned and no strict action has been taken against the accused. Seeking intervention in this matter, Somlata reached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) office with her family on Thursday. She has demanded the return of the snatched mobile phones, legal action against the attackers and those issuing threats, as well as security for her family.