Ambala DSP clears air on assault on juveniles

AMBALA: Three days after the inmates of the juvenile observation home had brawled over a television set, the Ambala police have issued a clarification over the alleged beating of the minors.

In a press note released by the SP office, Ambala DSP Sultan Singh said, "On April 12, during a brawl between the inmates of the observation home, the juveniles attacked each other and damaged valuables. When the home staff tried to pacify them, the juveniles attacked them."

"As tension mounted at the home, superintendent Ram Kumar informed the police. My seniors told me to inspect the situation. When I reached the spot along with Ambala city SHO, both groups were pacified."