IPS Officer's Father Assaulted Over Firecracker Dispute in Guna; Three Arrested

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Firecracker Dispute Escalates to Assault in Guna

Guna, Madhya Pradesh | November 10, 2026 | A heated dispute over firecrackers on Diwali night in Guna city escalated into a serious physical altercation. Jitendra Jain, the father of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Manav Jain, was allegedly assaulted at the Khwayda intersection.

The incident occurred when Jitendra Jain was present with his family outside their home. Operators and employees of the nearby Gwal Dairy & Sweets were reportedly setting off firecrackers in the open. Fearing a safety hazard, Jitendra Jain requested the dairy operator to exercise caution and consider public safety.

Allegations of Assault and Arrests

According to eyewitnesses, this simple request led to an argument. The dairy operator, Devendra Gwal, and his associates allegedly began to quarrel with Jitendra Jain and subsequently engaged in a physical altercation, tearing his kurta.

Upon receiving information, the Kotwali police immediately arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. Based on Jitendra Jain's complaint, the police registered a case against dairy operator Devendra Gwal, Nitin Gwal, and Vishal Pal under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Kotwali Station House Officer Rajkumar Sharma confirmed that after registering the complaint, the accused were arrested and presented before the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. As per judicial proceedings, all three accused have been sent to judicial custody.

Police Vigilance and Public Safety

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the caution required during firecracker usage in public spaces and the importance of mutual harmony. The police have increased patrolling in the area to maintain peace and are maintaining vigilance to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.

IPS officer Manav Jain is currently undergoing training, and this incident occurred in the presence of his family.