Youth stabbed to death

Victim was on his scooter when 2 unidentified persons attacked him

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 25

A 24-year-old youth was stabbed to death by two unknown persons near the light point of Sectors 38 and 40 at 6.30 pm here today. The deceased has been identified as Jasbir Singh Rana, a resident of Sector 41. The victim was going on his Activa scooter. As soon as he reached the light point, two unknown persons stopped him and stabbed him several times.

Eyewitnesses told the police they saw two unidentified persons stabbing Jasbir several times before fleeing from the spot. Though the police are yet to ascertain the motive behind the murder, sources said old rivalry could be the reason. The victim’s family said he left home after receiving a call from his friend.

Passersby raised the alarm following which the victim was rushed to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16. The victim succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the hospital. A police officer said on condition of anonymity that it appeared that the victim was attacked due to old rivalry as no attempt of snatching or robbery was made. Sources said the victim was a drug addict.

A case has been registered. No one had been arrested till the filing of this report. "We are recording the statements of the victim's family," said Gurmukh Singh, SHO of the Sector 39 police station.

* He left home after receiving friend's call: Father

Virender Singh, father of the victim, said his son left home after receiving a call from his friend, whose number was 9988556567, at 6.20 pm. Virender works at the HMT, Pinjore.

"The next thing we heard was that he had been stabbed several times. We are not aware of any old rivalry. He used to spend most of the time with his friends. He was to appear for his Class XII examinations as a private candidate," said Virender.

Efforts on to identify accused: ASP

“We are making efforts to identify the accused. A case of murder has been registered against unknown persons”

-- Urjiva Goel, ASP (South)

Victim a school dropout

- A school dropout, the victim, Jasbir, started living with some friends around two years ago. He returned home six months ago. The victim is survived by a younger brother and parents.