In Haryana's Kaithal, police have arrested two men following an alleged assault on a Sikh man who claimed he was beaten and called "Khalistani" by his attackers. The incident occurred on Monday evening when the victim was at a railway-level crossing and had a dispute with two motorcycle-borne men. The altercation escalated into violence, with the attackers allegedly using bricks to beat the man.
### Arrests and Investigation
- **Accused Arrested:** Ishu from Singwal village in Jind and Sunil from Shergarh village.
- **Arrest Location:** Pega village, Jind district.
- **Investigation:** A five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the incident.
- **Police Reward:** A Rs 10,000 reward was announced for information leading to the arrest of the duo.
### Background of Accused
- **Ishu:** Involved in the finance business, has two previous cases under the Arms Act.
- **Sunil:** Works as a taxi driver.
### Incident Details
- **Victim's Account:** The victim was waiting at a railway-level crossing in Kaithal when the gates opened and traffic began moving. He had an argument with the two men, which escalated into a physical fight. During the altercation, they abused him, called him "Khalistani," and one of the men assaulted him with bricks.
- **Victim's Condition:** Hospitalized following the assault.
### Reactions and Condemnations
- **SGPC (Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee):** condemned the incident, calling for swift action against the culprits.
- **Political Reactions:**
 - **Congress:** Called for immediate action.
 - **Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD):** Also condemned the incident and demanded accountability.
### Police Statements
- **Superintendent of Police, Kaithal (Upasana):** Confirmed the arrests and shared details about the accused, highlighting the involvement of Ishu in finance and previous legal issues, and Sunil’s occupation as a taxi driver.
The investigation is ongoing, with the police gathering more information and evidence to fully understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
