Youth attacked in Nagpur's Jaripatka for refusing to help accused in attempt-to-murder case; two held
Police have arrested two men for a knife and broken-bottle attack on a youth near Indora Maidan, and are searching for five others.
A youth was attacked with intent to kill in Nagpur's Jaripatka over testimony in an old criminal case. The incident took place near an electric DP at Indora Maidan. After receiving a complaint, police have arrested two accused and are searching for their associates.
According to the information available, Akhilesh Khobragade was attacked by the accused near the electric DP at Indora Maidan at around 9:30 pm on September 29. Police said the accused, Rahul Khobragade, already knew Akhilesh and had been seeking his help in giving testimony in his favour in an old attempt-to-murder case pending against him.
Akhilesh refused to help in the case, saying "Dekhta hoon" ("I will see"). The dispute is alleged to have escalated over this remark.
The accused are alleged to have then struck Akhilesh on the stomach and back with a sharp weapon and a broken beer bottle. The other accused are alleged to have beaten him with fists and hands. Sujal Ramteke, who came to intervene, was also assaulted, according to the complaint.
Akhilesh, who is seriously injured, is undergoing treatment at Mayo Hospital. Jaripatka police have registered a case under various sections of the BNS, including attempt to murder.
Abhay Uike and Aniket alias Mintiya have been arrested in the case, while five other accused are being searched for.
