Tension gripped the Dharam Nagri area of Abohar town after the son of a BJP woman municipal councillor was allegedly attacked by a group of assailants on Monday.
According to official sources, Sanjay, the son of newly elected BJP Municipal Councillor Laxmi Devi from Ward No. 6, was riding a motorcycle along with his friend Sukhdev when several people travelling in a car and on motorcycles allegedly intercepted and attacked him with sharp-edged weapons.
Personal enmity is suspected to be the motive behind the attack.
Sukhdev, who was reportedly spared by the assailants, informed Sanjay's family members. The injured youth was rushed to the local Civil Hospital and later referred to Faridkot for specialised treatment.
Maninder Singh, SHO, City Police Station-I, Abohar, said that according to Sanjay's statement, two to three persons initially intercepted him, after which several others joined them and allegedly carried out the attack.
The SHO said that Sanjay sustained four to five blunt injuries. Police are investigating the incident, and an FIR will be registered after receiving the medico-legal report regarding the nature of the injuries.
Condemning the attack, Abohar MLA Sandeep Jakhar raised concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the town. He alleged that incidents of violence were increasing and that residents were feeling insecure.
The MLA demanded the immediate arrest of the assailants and warned that if prompt action was not taken, the BJP would raise the issue at public forums.
