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Crime
Brawl erupts in Kapurthala Civil Hospital emergency ward after village dispute
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 10:36 AM
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A fight broke out late at night in the emergency department of Kapurthala Civil Hospital after a dispute between two groups from the village of Bootan in Subhanpur area.
Late at night, staff at the emergency ward of Kapurthala Civil Hospital reported a violent clash between two factions that had arrived for treatment. The confrontation stemmed from a dispute that originated earlier in the nearby village of Bootan, which falls under Subhanpur police station jurisdiction.
According to eyewitnesses, the two groups entered the ward simultaneously and soon began shouting and pushing each other, escalating into a physical brawl. Hospital security and local police were called to the scene; several individuals were restrained, and a few sustained minor injuries that were treated on site.
Police officials confirmed that the incident disrupted routine emergency services for a short period. They have opened an investigation to identify the parties involved and to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed. Hospital administration has urged the public to avoid bringing personal disputes into medical facilities.
According to eyewitnesses, the two groups entered the ward simultaneously and soon began shouting and pushing each other, escalating into a physical brawl. Hospital security and local police were called to the scene; several individuals were restrained, and a few sustained minor injuries that were treated on site.
Police officials confirmed that the incident disrupted routine emergency services for a short period. They have opened an investigation to identify the parties involved and to determine whether any criminal charges will be filed. Hospital administration has urged the public to avoid bringing personal disputes into medical facilities.