30-sec summary
In Sector 6, Dwarka, Delhi, a heated argument over a parking space escalated into violence. A resident under the influence of alcohol thrashed a security guard multiple times, causing injury. The resident claimed the guard used an abusive word, which angered him enough to make him resort to violence. The incident sparked a debate among residents. What's concerning is that instead of holding Sahil accountable, his parents defended him. Sahil was also under the influence of alcohol, emphasizing the importance of responsible drinking. The incident raises concerns about responsible behavior, responsible parenting, and social accountability.
Introduction
On August 20th, an argument over a parking space in Dwarka Sector 6’s Manglik Apartments between the security guard, Sadashiv Jha, and a resident named Sahil turned into a violent altercation. Sahil, under the influence of alcohol, thrashed the guard multiple times using his fist, which led to an injury over his left eyebrow. The incident came to light when some residents brought the guard to the accused's house to confront him. The guard was covered in blood stains. The residents accused the man of hitting the guard for no reason; however, Sahil claimed that he was provoked by Sadashiv Jha, who didn’t allow him to park the car at his spot and used the abusive word “Saala,” triggering him. Sahil also confiscated his ID card over this. He added, “If he calls me saala, I won’t spare him.”
The Aftermath and Legal Consequences
Instead of holding their son accountable for his actions, Sahil’s parents defended him, engaging in heated arguments with the residents rather than apologizing to the guard.
The police conducted a medical examination of Sahil, revealing that he was under the influence of alcohol during the altercation, a concerning factor that impaired his judgment and self-control, leading to aggressive behavior. Harsha M. Vardhan, DCP (Dwarka), said,” We received a PCR call at PS Dwarka South around midnight regarding a quarrel at Manglik Apartment, Sector 6, Dwarka. It was found that the guard, Sadashiv Jha, was beaten up by a man, Sahil, over a parking issue. The guard’s medical examination was done, and it was found that he sustained an injury over his left eyebrow. The doctor said the nature of the injury was simple and blunt.”
A case has been registered against Sahil under sections of assault, wrongful restraint, and criminal intimidation.
"The statement of the guard has been taken, and a case u/s 323/341/506 IPC has been registered. Medical examination of the accused, Sahil, was also conducted, and he was found to be under the influence of alcohol,” the DCP added. Later on, the FIR was taken back by the guard, as he was asked to settle and was given some money.
The confrontation video went viral
In a purported video of the incident that is widely being shared on social media, the guard can be seen outside the man’s house covered in blood stains with a few other residents. In the video, Sahil says that the guard used abusive language by calling him 'saala.' To this, the man's mother can be heard asking 'to mar dega ise (so you will beat him?). The guard says he was hit by some kind of pipe when the woman asks him about the object with which Sahil allegedly beat him. The spat deepens into a serious fight after Sahil says he is the president of the society, to which the man with the camera says it is his (Sahil's) mother and not Sahil who is the president. The parents of Sahil start forcing the two men with the guard to leave while they keep shouting that anyone cannot beat the guard doing his duty. During this, Sahil continues to abuse the two men from inside his house after his mother locks the main door.
Meanwhile, the mother of one of the two men comes, and the matter gets more tense, with both sides hurling abuse and threatening each other. One of the men can be heard saying, Sahil is drunk, while they dial to call the police.
Our Opinion
Resorting to violence in any situation is never the right way to handle conflicts or disagreements. The fact that Sahil was under the influence of alcohol during the incident is deeply concerning, emphasizing the importance of responsible drinking. Intoxicated individuals are more likely to exhibit aggressive behavior due to impaired judgment and self-control.
Moreover, the response of Sahil's parents is equally troubling. Instead of holding their son accountable for his actions, they defended him, which raises questions about responsible parenting. Parents should teach their children to take responsibility for their actions and apologize when they are in the wrong. This incident also emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and accountability. We should strive to create a society where violence is condemned, and empathy and understanding are valued. Moreover, security companies must ensure the safety and well-being of their employees. Security guards often work in challenging conditions and deserve protection and support from their employers.
