Gorakhpur: Six men allegedly attacked a fisherman and two labourers, threw chilli powder into their eyes and looted four gold chains and cash worth Rs 9,745 from him in Khorabar area of Gorakhpur. The assailants also thrashed the three men with iron rods and sticks, leaving them seriously injured.The incident took place near Sanha Taal in Sanha village on Nov 2 around 7 pm. Police have registered an FIR on charges of rioting and snatching based on a complaint filed by the victim, Ramchandra Sahni, on Tuesday evening. Further investigation is underway.Sahni, a boatman and member of the Chanda Ghat Fisheries Cooperative Society, told police that he and two labourers were sitting near the pond, keeping watch over the fish, when six men arrived on three motorcycles.The accused allegedly threw chilli powder into their eyes, leaving them unable to defend themselves. They then assaulted the victims with iron rods and sticks and fled with the valuables from the scene.Khorabar SHO Sudhanshu Kumar Singh said an FIR had been registered and a probe is underway.
