An 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death, and his friend suffered serious stab wounds in a late-night brawl at an abandoned building in Nayagaon on Thursday around 10 pm. The deceased, identified as Karan, a resident of Khudda Alisher, Chandigarh, sustained approximately 12 stab wounds inflicted with a kirch on his neck, stomach, face, and arms. The injured, Harpreet Singh, is undergoing treatment at the PGI Trauma Centre, where his condition remains critical, with severe injuries to his neck.
Attack Over Old Rivalry
According to locals, drug users frequently gathered at the abandoned building and its surrounding area. On Thursday night, a dispute broke out between the youths over an old rivalry. At around 10:30 pm, the accused allegedly attacked Karan and Harpreet with sharp-edged weapons, including swords and knives. The Nayagaon police have detained several suspects and are interrogating them.
Family Alleges Police Negligence
The deceased's family accused the police of negligence and raised slogans outside the police station, demanding justice. Karan's brother, Harendra, told the police that Karan had left home on Thursday evening but did not return. Despite repeated phone calls, he could not be contacted. Harendra then went to Nayagaon in search of his brother and learned that Karan and Harpreet had been found lying in critical condition near the abandoned building. The family immediately rushed them to the PGI, where doctors declared Karan dead.
Mother's Account
Karan's mother said she had sent him to buy groceries, but he was allegedly assaulted by 15 to 20 people. She further alleged that the same group had attacked her elder son in the past. Nayagaon SHO Shivdeep Brar said several suspects have been detained and are being interrogated. The police have registered a case and launched a further investigation.
