Gurugram, June 27 -- A doctor and his friend were allegedly intercepted and assaulted with rods and sticks over rumours that they were employees of a de-addiction centre involved in forcibly taking people away in Gurugram's Bilaspur, police said on Friday.

The victims were identified as Dr Naresh Kumar, 36, of Gokalpur, and his friend Satpal, 37. Both are natives of Rewari. The incident took place between 7pm and 8pm on Wednesday.

Police said the duo had travelled from Rewari to Bhorakalan in Gurugram to inspect several land parcels with a view to purchasing one.

A senior police officer said Kumar, Satpal and some of their acquaintances were drinking together when the incident occurred.

"They were having alcohol and snacks when one of...