Cricketer Parvinder Awana assaulted in Greater Noida

  • | Sunday | 23rd July, 2017

"Contrary to news reports, Awana tells us that he did not try to intervene between the fight earlier. evening,behindkanwarneechekiyatohapneraastejarahathaPolicesaidgroup,Noida-based cricketer Parvinder Awana was allegedly waylaid and attacked by unknown assailants on Fridaywhen he suffered minor injuries on his hand and lower lip. Noida SSP Love Kumar says, "Awana was at the spot when two groups were fighting. According to the cricketer, his car was also damaged in the attack. I tried telling them that I am a cricketer and didn't want to pick a fight with them.

evening, behind kanwar neeche kiya toh apne raaste ja raha tha Policesaid group, Noida-based cricketer Parvinder Awana was allegedly waylaid and attacked by unknown assailants on Fridaywhen he suffered minor injuries on his hand and lower lip. According to the cricketer, his car was also damaged in the attack. The incident took placethe Grand Venice Mall in Site 4 between 5.20 and 5.30pm.Awana, who is a resident of Harola village, tells us, "I had gone to Haridwar for theyatra and returned to Noida on Thursday night. On Friday, I went to an ice factory in Site 4 with my brother and a few cousins to buy ice."sheehsaand tried to reason with them but they were getting aggressive and abusive. My brother advised me not to get out of the car as they were so angry that they would have broken my bones. I tried telling them that I am a cricketer and didn't want to pick a fight with them. They damaged my windshield, and roughed me up, too."Contrary to news reports, Awana tells us that he did not try to intervene between the fight earlier. "Why would I get in volved in two groups fighting? That would only invite unnecessary trouble. Main," he clarifies.The 31-year-old played two T20 Internationals for India in 2012 and has also featured in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab. He plays for Delhi in the domestic circuit. The Noidathat the alleged attackers 'manhandled' the cricketer and fled. Noida SSP Love Kumar says, "Awana was at the spot when two groups were fighting. Apparently, one group mistook him to be a member of the rivaland assumed he had been called there for help in the argument. They stopped his car and manhandled the cricketer. Later, they fled from the spot." The police have recorded Awana's statement and are procuring CCTV footage from the area to get a clear picture of the incident. A case of assault has been registered against unknown persons at the Kasna Police Station.

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