A retired Indian Air Force Group Captain was allegedly attacked with an iron rod during a dispute with a parking attendant at a Gurugram restaurant parking lot, leaving him seriously injured, police said.

The incident took place around 8 pm on September 10 in the Sector 65 police station area, when Group Captain Amit Kumar Gupta, a retired IAF officer, had gone out for dinner with his family at a restaurant in Magnum Global Park.

What happened at the Gurugram parking lot?

According to Gupta's complaint, he first dropped off a family member near the restaurant before driving towards the parking area to park his vehicle.

Police said an altercation allegedly broke out between Gupta and the parking attendant over the positioning of the vehicle. The argument reportedly escalated, with the attendant allegedly striking the retired officer on his head and hand with an iron rod.

Gurugram Sector 65 Station House Officer Rambir said police were informed about the incident and subsequently went to the hospital to record Gupta's statement.

However, Gupta was not in a condition to give his statement when the police reached the hospital. He told officers that he would record his statement at the police station once his condition improved. He had, however, submitted a written complaint on the day of the incident.

Police begin investigation

The Gurugram Police has registered an FIR under relevant sections in connection with the matter. Police said the accused has been identified and will be arrested soon.

Further action in the case will follow as the investigation progresses, the police said.

With ANI inputs