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Crime
Jalandhar Shopkeepers Beat Pedestrian Over Parking Dispute; Video Goes Viral
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 11:37 AM
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A video showing shopkeepers in Jalandhar's Phagwara Gate market beating a pedestrian over a dispute regarding goods placement and parking has gone viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.
A violent altercation in Jalandhar's busy Phagwara Gate Electronics Market has drawn public attention after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The footage captures shopkeepers physically assaulting a pedestrian in the area.
The conflict reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the placement of goods outside the shops and irregular parking practices within the market. Witnesses indicated that tensions escalated quickly, leading to the physical attack on the passerby.
Following the viral spread of the video, local authorities have taken note of the incident. The Jalandhar police have initiated an inquiry into the matter to identify those involved and ensure legal action is taken against the perpetrators.
The Phagwara Gate market is a high-traffic commercial hub in the city, and such incidents of public violence have raised concerns regarding safety and crowd management in the area.
The conflict reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the placement of goods outside the shops and irregular parking practices within the market. Witnesses indicated that tensions escalated quickly, leading to the physical attack on the passerby.
Following the viral spread of the video, local authorities have taken note of the incident. The Jalandhar police have initiated an inquiry into the matter to identify those involved and ensure legal action is taken against the perpetrators.
The Phagwara Gate market is a high-traffic commercial hub in the city, and such incidents of public violence have raised concerns regarding safety and crowd management in the area.