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Police said the accused allegedly rammed a black Thar (HR-70F-0843) into the complainant’s Scorpio (CH-01CD-2228) in Daria around 12.30 am on August 30, allegedly with the intention of killing the brothers. Both sustained injuries and were taken to GMSH-16. Pawan was declared brought dead, while Suraj was referred to PGI, Chandigarh.

The protesters blocked the road at Railway Light Point for some time, affecting traffic movement. The family has also refused to allow Pawan’s postmortem, and his body remains at the mortuary of Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16.

According to the police complaint and the family, Pawan and Suraj had gone to Daria with friends to attend a birthday party. While they were leaving, their Scorpio was allegedly hit by the Thar. When the brothers stepped out of the vehicle, the Thar was allegedly driven towards them, injuring both.

The family further alleged that the Thar was reversed and driven over Pawan again before the accused fled the spot. Friends took the brothers to hospital, where Pawan was declared dead. Suraj is undergoing treatment at PGI.

The family alleged that the incident was linked to an existing dispute between Pawan and some of the accused. They claimed the two sides had also exchanged arguments on Instagram a few days before the incident.

Police said efforts were underway to apprehend the accused, and raids were being conducted at possible locations. “Investigation of the case is in progress,” police said.