Lucknow Man's Swimming Skills Save Him After 15 Stabs and Canal Dumping
In a harrowing incident straight out of a survival thriller, a 21-year-old man from Lucknow's Gosainganj area cheated death after being brutally stabbed 15 times and thrown into a canal. His life was saved by his remarkable swimming ability, which he has honed since childhood.
Police Crack Case Within 24 Hours, Arrest All Six Accused
The Lucknow Police demonstrated swift action by cracking this shocking case within just 24 hours and arresting all six individuals involved in the crime. The arrests were made on Wednesday, following a complaint lodged by Sunil Kumar of Gosainganj, who reported that an attempt had been made to kill his son, Ravi Kumar, during the early hours of Tuesday.
According to police officials, all the accused are property dealers who were known to Ravi Kumar. The attack was reportedly carried out as revenge for an earlier assault on one of them.
Details of the Brutal Attack and Miraculous Escape
ADCP (south zone) Vasant Kumar provided chilling details of the incident: "On January 20, Ravi had thrashed one of his friends, Brijesh, following a brawl over payment for drinks. Brijesh and his friends decided to teach Ravi a lesson. They found him alone during the wee hours of Tuesday and stabbed him 15 times around the neck and abdomen."
"Believing him to be dead, the attackers put Ravi into an SUV and dumped him into the Indira Canal," the ADCP added.
In what can only be described as a miraculous turn of events, Ravi regained consciousness while in the canal. Despite suffering critical injuries from the multiple stab wounds, he managed to swim to safety using skills he has developed since the age of five.
Current Condition and Police Investigation
The survivor is currently undergoing treatment at SGPGIMS (Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences), where medical authorities report his condition as stable. His swimming proficiency undoubtedly played a crucial role in his survival against overwhelming odds.
Police have identified all six arrested accused as:
- Ajit Kumar (20 years)
- Brijesh Kumar alias Chhotu (21 years)
- Ramsingh (27 years)
- Saurabh Verma (23 years)
- Vishal Yadav (20 years)
- Prashant Yadav (19 years)
In addition to the arrests, investigators have successfully recovered the vehicle used in the commission of the crime. The swift police action has brought some measure of justice to what could have been a tragic outcome.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of both human resilience in the face of extreme violence and the importance of life skills that can prove invaluable in unexpected circumstances.
