Connaught Place Nightclub Incident: Cousins Allegedly Assaulted, Evicted by Bouncers at Privee

Swift Summary:

• Incident Details: Vijay Malhotra,23,and cousin Shashi Jaggi were allegedly assaulted by bouncers at privee Club,Shangri-La Hotel,Connaught Place on July 1.
• Trigger for Brawl: The argument began around 4:30 AM in the club’s washroom over a broken toilet flush. Malhotra claims the cleaning staff blamed him for the damage.
• Violent Escalation: Malhotra alleges that two bouncers attacked him physically without provocation. When Jaggi intervened, she was allegedly beaten as well. They were also threatened before being forcibly removed from the premises.
• medical Confirmation: Both victims underwent medical examinations at lady Hardinge Medical College Hospital which confirmed physical assault.
• Police Action: Delhi Police registered an FIR under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation into the matter.
• No Response from Management: Privee Club and Shangri-La Hotel management have not issued a statement regarding the incident yet.

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