Youth’s hand severed in Nangal village

In a horrifying incident late on Saturday night, a youth’s hand was severed in a brutal attack by a group of armed men at Bhanupli village in Nangal sub-division.

The police arrested one accused, while cops are on the lookout for four others involved in the crime.

The victim, Daljeet Singh, a resident of Dhaha village, was travelling with his friend Jaspreet Singh on a motorcycle when they were ambushed near the BEd college in Bhanupali. The assailants, identified as Bhupinder Singh of Bhanupali, Ramandeep of Nangli village and their three unidentified accomplices, attacked Daljeet with sharp-edged weapons.

In the assault, Daljeet’s hand was severed. He was immediately rushed to Nangal Civil Hospital, but was later referred to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, owing to the severity of his injuries.

DSP Kulbir Singh Sandhu confirmed the arrest of Bhupinder Singh and stated that raids were on to nab Ramandeep and the other unidentified accused. A case has been registered under multiple serious charges, including attempted murder.