Two men chase and attack youth with sickle in busy Alandi area in broad daylight

A violent incident in a crowded part of Alandi on Thursday morning left local residents, shopkeepers and passers-by in panic. Two men allegedly chased a youth and attacked him with sharp weapons.

The incident took place at around 10.30 am on November 13 within the limits of the Alandi Municipal Council. The attackers are said to have chased the youth through a populated area, caught him and then struck him with a sickle. The entire attack happened before the eyes of onlookers, causing chaos in the surrounding area.

A video of the incident has surfaced. It shows two men chasing the youth on the road and attacking him. The footage has spread on social media, drawing attention to violence in broad daylight in the pilgrim town.

The reason for the attack is not yet clear. Police are investigating whether it is linked to an old dispute or to some other cause.