Attack on Hotel Staff: Aggarwal brothers isolated as police tightens noose around all culprits

Accomplices accuse Mohit & Shashank of deception; parents of accomplices demand action against Aggarwal family

STATE TIMES NEWS

JAMMU: The infamous New Year’s Eve attack on a Trikuta Nagar hotel has left Mohit and Shashank Aggarwal, sons of businessman Rakesh Aggarwal, facing a growing storm of public outrage and legal scrutiny. The brothers, accused of leading a violent assault on hotel staff, are now finding themselves abandoned by their accomplishes and disowned by their political and non political connections.

Families of three accomplices, whose names have surfaced during the probe, have also expressed anger. “Our children were manipulated by the Aggarwal brothers. They went out to celebrate new year’s eve, not to get involved in violence,” said the father of one accomplices used by Mohit and Shahsank to attack the hotel staff.
The Aggarwal family’s history of controversy has only added to the public outcry. Rakesh Aggarwal, the father of the accused, was previously implicated in the notorious Anara sex scandal, a case that shook Jammu and highlighted systemic corruption.
“This family has a pattern of using their wealth and connections to evade accountability. It’s time for the law to act decisively,” said a local activist.
Local politicians, including a local MLA, have distanced themselves. “We do not support any criminal activity. The Aggarwal brothers must face the consequences of their criminal act,” the MLA has told police.
The trouble began late on December 31, 2024, when a dispute erupted over a hotel bill. Witnesses say the criminal minded Aggarwal brothers refused to pay and began verbally abusing the staff. The hotel’s employees, including the manager, tried to defuse the situation, but tensions escalated when the brothers left, only to return with a group of accomplices to attack hotel manager and staff.
In the ensuing chaos, the manager suffered severe head injuries, and another staff member sustained facial fractures, necessitating urgent medical intervention. The attack was described as brutal and premeditated, leaving the local community in shock.
Initially thought to be aiding the Aggarwal brothers, the accomplices have now turned against them also as they have also to face legal action for attacking innocent hotel staffers. Sources close to the investigation reveal that the accomplices were misled for participating in the attack. “We were called to help resolve a minor issue. Instead, we were used to commit a crime,” one accomplice reportedly told investigators, adding, “On reaching hotel, Mohit and his brother forced us to attack and beat hotel staff.”
The police has registered FIR (1/25) against the Aggarwal brothers, their known accomplice Arun Choudhary, and others under multiple sections of the IPC, including assault and grievous injury. A senior officer leading the investigation assured that everyone involved will face law.
“The Aggarwal brothers and their accomplices initially believed their influence would shield them. But the law is clear-no one is above it,” the senior police officer said. He also confirmed that more arrests are imminent, with all accomplices set to be booked for their roles in the attack.
Civil society groups and hospitality unions have rallied in support of the injured hotel staff. “These employees were simply doing their jobs. What happened to them is an affront to every hardworking individual in our community,” said a union leader.
Several organizations have called for a social boycott of the Aggarwal family. “We need to send a clear message that no amount of money or influence can protect those who break the law,” said a spokesperson for a prominent citizen of the area.
The fallout from the hotel attack has left the Aggarwal brothers isolated and facing the combined weight of public fury and legal action. As the police deepen their investigation, the brothers’ attempt to use their influence has backfired spectacularly, turning even their allies against them. The case now stands as a critical test of the justice system’s ability to uphold the law, regardless financial status.