Ahmedabad: A Rs 5,000 loan dispute turned violent in Juhapura after five men allegedly attacked a 26-year-old daily-wage labourer with swords, knives, a wooden stick and another sharp weapon, leaving him seriously injured.According to the complaint registered on Saturday with Vejalpur police, the victim had lent Rs 5,000 to a friend about six months ago to help him pay house rent. Despite repeated requests, the money was not returned. Around eight to 10 days ago, another argument broke out when the victim demanded repayment.On Friday evening, a relative of the borrower approached the victim at a pan parlour in Juhapura and asked him to settle the dispute. When the victim insisted on getting his money back, the relative allegedly became angry and left. Shortly afterwards, four others arrived, abused him and threatened to kill him if he refused to settle the matter.Around 12.30am on Saturday, the five men allegedly returned armed with weapons and confronted the victim near a cycle repair shop opposite the pan parlour. As he tried to flee, one of the accused caught him from behind, while the others surrounded him.The attackers allegedly stabbed him in the chest and struck him on the arms, legs, hip and head. When one assailant attempted another knife blow, the victim raised his right hand to defend himself, injuring two fingers.The attackers fled after people gathered at the spot following his cries for help. A friend called an ambulance, and the injured man was taken to Sola Civil Hospital, where doctors reportedly diagnosed fractures and advised surgery.The complaint alleges that the five men acted together with the intention to kill him, and hence a complaint of rioting, attempt to murder and unlawful assembly was registered.
