Youth attacked in Chandigarh's Sector 40
The attack, which took place around midnight on Saturday, left the victim seriously injured
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A youth was allegedly attacked by a group of miscreants behind the Verka milk booth, located opposite DPS School in Sector 40-C.
The attack, which took place around midnight on Saturday, left the victim seriously injured. The accused are all suspected to be juveniles.
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According to eyewitnesses, the assailants surrounded the boy and thrashed him before one of them, identified as Ayush, struck him with a sharp weapon.
The victim, who was later identified as 19-year-old Vivek, managed to flee through the narrow lanes.
Sources revealed that the group targeted Vivek following a disagreement in a nearby neighbourhood park.
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The police have not yet made any arrests. Five to six other suspects have also been rounded and an FIR has been registered, and the investigation is underway.
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