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Crime
Four accused in assault on electricity bill collectors in Adhrota, Damoh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 11:15 PM
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In Adhrota village, Damoh, four men allegedly assaulted electricity bill collectors, using abusive language and threats, prompting a FIR at Nohata police station.
Recent reports from Adhrota, a village in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh, indicate that a team of electricity department staff faced physical assault while attempting to collect unpaid bills. The employees said they were beaten, verbally abused and threatened by local residents.
According to the victims, four individuals were directly involved in the attack, using harsh language and intimidation tactics before resorting to violence. The incident escalated quickly, leaving the staff members injured and shaken.
A formal complaint has been lodged at Nohata police station, naming the four alleged perpetrators. Police officials have opened an investigation and are actively searching for the accused to file charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and emphasized that any interference with utility staff will be dealt with sternly, reinforcing the need for safety of government employees during routine duties.
According to the victims, four individuals were directly involved in the attack, using harsh language and intimidation tactics before resorting to violence. The incident escalated quickly, leaving the staff members injured and shaken.
A formal complaint has been lodged at Nohata police station, naming the four alleged perpetrators. Police officials have opened an investigation and are actively searching for the accused to file charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and emphasized that any interference with utility staff will be dealt with sternly, reinforcing the need for safety of government employees during routine duties.