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Crime
Violent clash over ₹5,000 washing‑machine refund in Gangapur, Rajasthan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhilwara
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:31 PM
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In Gangapur, more than two dozen people assaulted Mahavir Refrigeration’s operator Sampt Lal over a promised ₹5,000 washing‑machine refund, breaking his hand and snatching ₹5,500.
A dispute over a promised refund of ₹5,000 for a washing machine escalated into violence in Gangapur, Rajasthan. The grievance was directed at Mahavir Refrigeration, where the shop’s operator, Sampt Lal, was the focal point of the anger.
According to reports, more than twenty‑four individuals gathered at the shop and physically assaulted Lal. During the melee, Lal sustained a broken hand, and the assailants seized cash amounting to ₹5,500 from him.
The incident highlights the volatility that can arise from consumer‑refund disputes in small towns, prompting local authorities to take note of the need for clearer refund policies and swift conflict resolution mechanisms.
According to reports, more than twenty‑four individuals gathered at the shop and physically assaulted Lal. During the melee, Lal sustained a broken hand, and the assailants seized cash amounting to ₹5,500 from him.
The incident highlights the volatility that can arise from consumer‑refund disputes in small towns, prompting local authorities to take note of the need for clearer refund policies and swift conflict resolution mechanisms.