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California NRI Mandheer got bail but mentally disturbed SDM check into a hospital

Chandigarh, Nov. 06, 2006
Ravinder Malhotra

A California NRI was granted bail on Sunday morning by Judicial Magistrate Shashi Bala Chuahan. A serious question was raised by NRI's counsels to police that why he was arrested under Section 323 of IPC when FIR does not mention any voluntarily causing hurt. The FIR states that Mandheer “attempted” to hit him, rather than actually hitting him.

According to SDM Dahiya’s FIR claims: Mandheer, ran towards him with a golf club following a spat over turf space while they were playing on Saturday morning. Mandheer also threatened to kill him.

NRI Mandheer’s family members were present in the court at the time of his bail but they were very upset about police's action.

Varinder Dahiya, SDM told the court that he had to go to the hospital after Mandheer’s threat. He also hired a private lawyer to fight this case inspite of public prosecutor

California NRI Mandheer arrested for intimidating Panchkula SDM at Panchkula Golf Club

Chandigarh, Nov. 05, 2006
Ravinder Malhotra

NRI (non-Resident- Indian), Mandheer Singh from California was playing golf at Panchkula Golf Club with his father-in-law, a retired Army colonel, hit a ball that landed near Varinder Dahiya, SDM when he was playing golf with V S Kundu, Special Secretary (Sports and Youth Affairs) about 9.30 am.

Mandheer started an argument over turf space when he came to fetch it. Mandheer became more mad and started abusing, He also started threatening and tried to hit SDM, Dahiya with his golf club.

SDM complaint to the police, NRI Mandheer was arrested and a case was registered against him under Sections 323 and 506 of the IPC Police Station at Sector 5.

Later he was sent to judicial custody after presented before Duty Magistrate. Notice was issued for bail application.