A 25-year-old youth was allegedly assaulted by some locals after he refused their "suggestions" of cutting his long hairs in Muradnagar area here, police said today.
The incident took place yesterday when the accused had arrived at Khalid's residence and asked him to cut his long locks, they said.
After he refused to accept their suggestion, they beat up Khalid with wooden rods and later forcibly cut his hairs.
Among the accused, two have been identified as Sattu and Fahim.
Khalid is recuperating with his head and hands' injuries in ITS Hospital, police said, adding that a manhunt has been launched to nab the absconding accused.
