Chandigarh: An Instagram post expressing support for a jailed youth triggered a violent clash between two groups in Dadumajra, leaving a man injured, a Toyota Fortuner vandalised and a scooter burnt. Maloya police have registered a case, including sections pertaining to attempt to murder, and arrested two suspects.The dispute began on Diwali when a minor boy from Dadumajra posted ‘Miss you brother’ on Instagram for his cousin Lucky, who is lodged in Burail jail. The post angered Sahil and his associates, leading to an exchange of abuses between the groups on social media. Tension had been simmering since then.According to DSP Dhiraj Kumar, around 11:30pm on Monday, Sahil and Bajwa allegedly arrived at the minor’s house with 10 to 12 aides and assaulted him. When the boy called his father for help, the accused allegedly attacked him too, leaving him with a head injury.The accused then allegedly pelted the Fortuner parked outside the house with bricks and stones, damaging it. Meanwhile, Sahil’s associate Karan alias Billa arrived with another person on a scooter. The scooter parked outside the minor’s house was subsequently set on fire.Police said the rivalry was linked to an earlier altercation, in connection with which a case was registered at Maloya police station. Lucky was an accused in that case and is currently in jail. Sahil was also involved in the earlier clash and was allegedly shot at a few months ago, police said.Lucky is the minor’s cousin, while his father works with Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.Police have registered a case under various sections, including attempt to murder, on the complaint of the minor’s father.Sahil and Karan alias Billa have been arrested. Police are identifying the remaining accused and investigating their roles in the incident.
