Panchkula, Oct. 10 -- A local court on Thursday sentenced two men to two years' rigorous imprisonment for a violent home invasion and assault in Indira colony in 2023.

Gautam (26), a resident of Indira colony, and Arun (26), from Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh, were also fined Rs.2,500 each. The incident occurred on August 8, 2023 when the duo broke into the complainant Rocky's house around 3:15 am, armed with sticks and swords, and assaulted him before snatching his Vivo phone.

Eyewitnesses - Sunita, Sundri, Brijesh, and Shiv Kumar - testified that the accused also damaged nearby homes. Kumar further alleged they robbed him of Rs.10,000. Another resident, Rohit, claimed they assaulted and snatched his phone.

Though charges under IPC Section...