Youth Killed, Two Injured in Yamunanagar Village Stabbing Incident
A tragic stabbing incident in Yamunanagar's Khajuri village on Saturday resulted in the death of an 18-year-old youth and left two others with serious injuries. The deceased has been identified as Aditya, a resident of Nagal village, while the injured—Rajkumar of Khajuri and Arjun of Nagal—are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital. Yamunanagar police have swiftly registered a case at the Jathlana police station against Rakshit, his father Pritam Singh, and other unidentified persons from Khajuri village, under charges of murder and attempted murder.
Details of the Attack
According to the complainant, Arjun, a student, the incident unfolded on Saturday evening when he was outside his home preparing to go to the gym. His cousin Aditya arrived and requested him to accompany him to Khajuri village to meet Rakshit, who had allegedly abused him earlier. Aditya informed Arjun that Rakshit had called them to the Rajput Dharamshala in Khajuri to settle the dispute.
Upon reaching Khajuri, they met their acquaintance Rajkumar, who joined them as they proceeded to the dharamshala. Arjun recounted, "When we arrived, Rakshit was standing near an open gym with five to six youths from his village and his father, Pritam Singh. On seeing us, Rakshit immediately began abusing us and launched a sudden attack on Aditya, stabbing him in the neck. He then turned on Rajkumar, inflicting a neck injury, and assaulted Aditya again on his right hand. When I intervened to save them, Rakshit attacked me on the thigh. Others present at the scene also supported him. We raised an alarm, and as people gathered, the accused fled the spot."
Police Response and Investigation
Following the incident, the victims were rushed to hospitals. Doctors at Civil Hospital in Yamunanagar declared Aditya dead, while Rajkumar was referred for advanced treatment at PGIMER in Sector 12, Chandigarh. Family members of the deceased, including his grandfather, uncle, and cousin, expressed profound grief over the loss.
Multiple police teams promptly reached the crime scene, cordoning off the area for investigation. The forensic team and CIA unit conducted a thorough inspection, collecting crucial evidence. A police officer involved in the investigation stated that a preliminary inquiry suggests the incident stemmed from a dispute between youths of the two villages, with all angles being meticulously examined.
In the aftermath, tension prevailed in Khajuri village and nearby areas, leading to the deployment of additional police forces as a precautionary measure to prevent any further untoward incidents. Jathlana SHO Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar provided an update, saying, "Arjun was discharged after treatment from the hospital. Rajkumar is undergoing treatment at PGI, Chandigarh, and his condition is reported to be out of danger so far. Aditya died of stabbing injuries. We have registered a case, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the accused." When questioned about the motive, SHO Kumar indicated that the reason behind the incident would be ascertained after the arrests.
Post-Incident Developments
DSP Radaur Ashish Chaudhary commented on the situation, noting, "The family who suffered the loss was aggrieved. The post-mortem examination and cremation of the deceased were conducted peacefully on Sunday. The situation in the area is now normal." The police continue their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice, with the investigation focused on resolving the underlying village dispute that led to this violent outbreak.
