A soldier home on leave was assaulted by relatives during a property dispute in Gurdaspur. His wife recorded the incident as police began investigating the family's allegations.A soldier home on leave was assaulted by relatives during a property dispute in Gurdaspur.Gurdaspur,Nov 1, 2026 23:48 ISTA soldier who had returned home on leave was assaulted by his mother, brother and other relatives over a property dispute in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.
The soldier's wife recorded the assault on video, which has since gone viral on social media.The soldier, Wazir Singh, sustained injuries in the attack and remained admitted to a hospital for four days. He is still undergoing treatment.His wife, Simmi Saini, alleged that her husband's mother, brother, sister-in-law, nephew and some other relatives assaulted him.
She also claimed that the family continues to face threats to their lives and has been forced to remain confined to their own home.Police have recorded the soldier's statement and obtained his medical report. An investigation into the incident is underway.
Speaking about the incident, Simmi Saini said her husband had built a shop whose registration is in his name. She also alleged that her husband's brothers had encroached upon their agricultural land.According to Simmi, family members had called Wazir Singh near the shop to resolve the property dispute.
However, as soon as he stepped out of his car, the relatives attacked him as part of a pre-planned conspiracy. She said that when she learnt about the incident, she rushed to the spot, but the relatives assaulted her as well.
During the incident, she recorded a video of the assault, which is now circulating on social media.Simmi said she took her husband to the government hospital in Gurdaspur after finding him unconscious. She alleged that the doctor did not provide him proper treatment under pressure from the opposing family members.
Claiming that she feared for her husband's safety, she later brought him home, where his treatment is continuing.She further alleged that the relatives had put their own locks on property purchased by the couple. The family has appealed to the police administration for justice, claiming that they continue to fear for their safety.Meanwhile, Assistant Sub-Inspector Jai Singh, who is investigating the case, said police had recorded the injured soldier's statement.
He added that the investigation was underway and appropriate legal action would be taken against the accused.- EndsWith inputs from Bishamber Bittu.