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Crime
Father Attacked with Iron Rod in Indore After Refusing to Harass Daughter on Phone
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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Indore police filed an FIR after a father was struck on the head with an iron rod when he refused to let his daughter be harassed over a phone call.
Police in Indore have lodged an FIR after a father was assaulted with an iron rod in the Chandan Nagar neighbourhood. The attack occurred when the man refused to allow his daughter to be harassed over a phone call.
According to the complaint, the alleged assailant, identified as Rahul, threatened the father and repeatedly struck him on the head with a steel rod. The victim sustained injuries, though the exact extent has not been disclosed.
Investigators have recorded statements from the victim and witnesses and have opened a case under sections dealing with assault and intimidation. The police said the accused will face prosecution under the relevant criminal provisions.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar harassment incidents promptly, emphasizing that such behaviour will be dealt with strictly under the law.
According to the complaint, the alleged assailant, identified as Rahul, threatened the father and repeatedly struck him on the head with a steel rod. The victim sustained injuries, though the exact extent has not been disclosed.
Investigators have recorded statements from the victim and witnesses and have opened a case under sections dealing with assault and intimidation. The police said the accused will face prosecution under the relevant criminal provisions.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar harassment incidents promptly, emphasizing that such behaviour will be dealt with strictly under the law.