Nagpur: Ajni police reach spot in three minutes of 112 call, man saved from knife attack

Ajni police in Nagpur reached the spot within just three minutes of a call to the police control room's 112 helpline and rescued a young man who was allegedly being attacked with a knife. A serious crime was averted as a result.

The incident took place in Sant Kabir Nagar, which falls under the Ajni police station area. Police arrested the accused shortly after reaching the spot.

According to police, the control room received information at around 11:15 pm that a man was allegedly being attacked with a knife on Sant Kabir Marg in Sant Kabir Nagar. On receiving the alert, Ajni police beat marshals set out immediately and reached the spot in about three minutes.

The police team found the complainant, Mukul Dhapode, at the spot. Police first ensured his safety and then began searching for the accused.

Mukul told police, it has been said, that Shahbaz Azim Khan, who lives in the same area, threatened him with a knife and demanded his mobile phone and cash. It is alleged that when Mukul resisted, the accused attacked him with the knife. Mukul escaped the attack, though the seat cover of his vehicle is said to have been cut by the knife in the process.

After getting away, Mukul immediately called the police and narrated the whole incident. On receiving the complaint, Ajni police beat marshals began searching for the accused and later arrested Shahbaz Azim Khan.

Police said preventive action had allegedly been taken against the accused earlier as well. He is also alleged to be addicted to drugs.

Ajni police are investigating the case further.

The timely call to 112 and Ajni police's swift action brought the situation under control before it worsened. Because police reached the spot in three minutes, the young man remained safe and the accused was caught quickly.