Punjab man stabs college girl, held

Panic gripped Chamba town on Saturday after a shocking daylight attack on a college student by a youth armed with a knife. The incident occurred near the women’s police station at Bargah when the assailant, identified as Arjunveer, a resident of Amritsar (Punjab), allegedly stabbed the student in the neck.

The victim, a resident of Hardaspura locality in Chamba, was immediately rushed to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba, where she is currently undergoing treatment. Her condition is stated to be stable.

Police said the accused worked at a local salon in Chamba. On Saturday, he reportedly started stalking the girl and reached the college. Distressed by his persistent behaviour, the student decided to seek help from the women’s police station located near Police Lines, Chamba. However, before she could reach the station, the accused intercepted her and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon.

The injured student somehow managed to free herself and escape the attacker’s grip. Locals who witnessed the attack immediately informed the police.

A team from Sadar Police Station, led by SHO Surender Kumar, reached the spot promptly and apprehended the accused. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita.

Chamba Superintendent of Police Abhishek Yadav said investigation in the case is underway. The incident has sparked outrage and fear among students and residents, highlighting concerns over women’s safety in the town.