Partially-disabled powerlifter beaten up by seven men

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jul 28 2017 | 12:57 AM IST
A 42-year-old partially disabled powerlifter was allegedly beaten up by a group of seven people, including his friend in central Delhi's Paharganj, the police said.
According to the police, the incident took place on July 21 when Anil Sharma, who runs an eatery shop outside Hanuman Mandir, was returning home along with his friends-- Mohan Chand and Mohit after having dinner at a restaurant in Paharganj area.
Sharma stopped his car and stepped out to make a phone call. At that point, he was attacked by seven people including his friend Golu.
The group allegedly thrashed Sharma and assaulted him with sticks and stones. They even attacked his friends and damaged the car.
Police suspect personal enmity to be the reason behind the attack.
Sharma was taken to a hospital but was unfit to record a statement. Police do not have leads in the case and are awaiting for the victim to recover in order to record his statement.

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First Published: Jul 28 2017 | 12:57 AM IST

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