Bilaspur: A dispute has emerged during a birthday party in Bilaspur, the ‘judicial capital’ of Chhattisgarh. A judicial officer faced serious consequences after objecting to the playing of loud drums and the bursting of firecrackers late into the night. It is alleged that a property dealer and his associates assaulted Judge Prafulla Kumar Sonwani—who is posted at the Family Court in Mahasamund—along with his family. Furthermore, the accused allegedly threatened to kill the judge. The police have registered an FIR against the property dealer and his associates.
Birthday celebrations continued late into the night
According to reports, the incident took place in the Junior MIG area of Rajkishore Nagar, Bilaspur. A birthday party was being held there, during which drums were played and firecrackers were set off until late at night. Disturbed by the persistent noise, Judge Prafulla Kumar Sonwani raised an objection.
Dispute escalated, family also targeted
It is alleged that the situation escalated after the judge objected to the noise. The property dealer and his associates then surrounded the judge and his family. The accused reportedly used abusive language and began assaulting them with their hands and fists. Family members of the judge were also allegedly assaulted. The accused further threatened the judge with death.
FIRs registered based on complaints from both sides
Following the incident, the police registered an FIR against the property dealer and his associates based on the judge’s complaint. A case has also been registered based on a complaint filed by the other party. The police are currently investigating the matter, taking into account the complaints from both sides.
