Mohali, May 26 -- A 37-year-old Baltana man was injured after his arm was struck with a kirpan in a group assault on May 18 near Saini Vihar. The victim Harsh Kumar of Saini Vihar, Baltana, alleged that the dispute began nearly six months ago after a minor collision took place involving neighbour Lucky's scooter. Though the matter was settled locally at the time, Harsh alleged that tensions resurfaced repeatedly in the following months. According to the FIR, Lucky allegedly intercepted Harsh on the evening of May 15 and threatened him with consequences. Police said the alleged assault took place near Sharma Karyana Store when Lucky's wife Khushboo allegedly arrived carrying a kirpan and sticks, which she handed over to the men present there. One of the accused allegedly struck his left arm with the kirpan, while others slapped, threatened, and warned him against approaching police. Harsh's family rushed him first to Civil Hospital, Dhakoli, from where doctors referred him to Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, (GMCH-32), Chandigarh. He later underwent surgery at a private hospital in Ambala and is in stable condition, said doctors. Based on his statement, Zirakpur police registered a case under Sections related to causing hurt, wrongful restraint, criminal intimidation and conspiracy of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.HTC...