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Crime
15 Armed Youths Attack Family with Swords in Ram Nagar, Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:36 PM
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Police say a group of about 15 sword‑wielding youths assaulted a family in Ram Nagar, Jalandhar, leaving several injured.
Police in Jalandhar reported that a gang of roughly fifteen young men, armed with swords, entered a residential area of Ram Nagar and assaulted a family on Monday. The attackers surrounded the house, brandishing the blades and striking multiple members of the household, causing injuries that required medical attention.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and paramedics transported the wounded to nearby hospitals. Local authorities arrived shortly after, securing the area and beginning a preliminary investigation into the motive behind the violent episode.
Jalandhar police have detained several suspects for questioning while a broader manhunt continues for the remaining assailants. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in identifying the attackers and establishing a clear motive.
No official statement has been released regarding the identity of the victims or any prior threats. The incident has raised concerns about the rise of knife‑related violence in the region, prompting calls for increased security measures in residential neighborhoods.
The police have assured residents that they will intensify patrols in Ram Nagar and surrounding localities to prevent further incidents and maintain public safety.
Emergency services were called to the scene, and paramedics transported the wounded to nearby hospitals. Local authorities arrived shortly after, securing the area and beginning a preliminary investigation into the motive behind the violent episode.
Jalandhar police have detained several suspects for questioning while a broader manhunt continues for the remaining assailants. The investigation is ongoing, and officials have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in identifying the attackers and establishing a clear motive.
No official statement has been released regarding the identity of the victims or any prior threats. The incident has raised concerns about the rise of knife‑related violence in the region, prompting calls for increased security measures in residential neighborhoods.
The police have assured residents that they will intensify patrols in Ram Nagar and surrounding localities to prevent further incidents and maintain public safety.