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Crime
Stone‑pelting attack on Jalandhar home after neighbor dispute over dogs
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 01:16 PM
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Late Wednesday night, a family in Kashi Nagar, Jalandhar was attacked with bricks and stones after a neighbor verbally abused them for taking dogs onto the roof.
A residential house in the Kashi Nagar locality of Jalandhar was pelted with bricks and stones late on Wednesday night. According to local reports, a family had taken their dogs onto the rooftop when a nearby resident confronted them with abusive language. The confrontation escalated when the aggrieved neighbour, accompanied by a group of his associates, hurled the projectiles at the dwelling.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and began a preliminary investigation. No serious injuries were reported, although a few family members sustained minor bruises. The authorities have registered a case of criminal intimidation and assault, and are seeking statements from witnesses and the accused.
The incident highlights rising tensions in densely populated neighbourhoods where minor disputes can quickly turn violent. Local officials have urged residents to resolve conflicts amicably and to report any threats to law‑enforcement promptly.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and began a preliminary investigation. No serious injuries were reported, although a few family members sustained minor bruises. The authorities have registered a case of criminal intimidation and assault, and are seeking statements from witnesses and the accused.
The incident highlights rising tensions in densely populated neighbourhoods where minor disputes can quickly turn violent. Local officials have urged residents to resolve conflicts amicably and to report any threats to law‑enforcement promptly.