A Chavakachcheri trader was attacked with a sword on Friday.
A gang of men on 8 motorbikes forcefully entered a business in Kaithadi North and attacked the owner, while vandalising the shop and assaulting customers as well.
Although emergency services were called the attackers escaped before police came to the scene.
Chavakachcheri Police said they were investigating the incident.
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