Nagpur: Two held for stabbing youth after row over loud car music

Nagpur: Enraged after being slapped during an argument over turning down a music system, an accused attacked a youth with a knife with the help of an associate. The incident took place under the Pratap Nagar police station limits. Police have registered a case and arrested both accused.

The injured man, Suraj Ghuse, was standing and talking with a friend in the Sumit Nagar area behind the Anusaya Mangal Karyalaya. Mangesh Thakre arrived there in his car, with its music system playing loudly. Suraj asked him to lower the volume. An argument began between the two and quickly escalated. It is said that Suraj slapped Mangesh twice. The situation then grew heated. Mangesh abused Suraj, threatened to kill him and left.

Returned with associate and attacked with knife

Believing the matter had ended, Suraj calmed down. But some time later, events took a dangerous turn. Mangesh Thakre returned to the spot with his associate Ankit Chaudhari. The two together attacked Suraj with a sharp knife, striking him several times on the chest, abdomen and back. He was seriously injured in the sudden attack. Panic broke out in the area.

The injured Suraj was rushed to Padole Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. After receiving a complaint, Pratap Nagar police registered a case under sections relating to attempt to murder. Police have arrested Mangesh Thakre and Ankit Chaudhari.