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Crime
Children Attacked During Dashahra Viewing in Jalandhar, Police Station Reached by Relatives
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 01:17 PM
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In Jalandhar’s Bargaon Camp police area, several children who were watching the Dashahra festival were allegedly struck with sharp weapons. Relatives reached the police station after no immediate action was taken.
In the Bargaon Camp police area of Jalandhar, a group of children were reportedly attacked while watching the Dashahra festival. Witnesses claim that the assailants used sharp weapons to strike the youngsters.
The incident drew attention when the children’s relatives arrived at the local police station seeking assistance, as no prompt action had been taken by authorities.
Police officials have confirmed the arrival of the relatives and are investigating the matter. No official statement has yet been released regarding the identity of the attackers or the motive behind the assault.
The local community has expressed concern over the safety of children during public celebrations, urging law enforcement to ensure stricter security measures in the future.
The incident drew attention when the children’s relatives arrived at the local police station seeking assistance, as no prompt action had been taken by authorities.
Police officials have confirmed the arrival of the relatives and are investigating the matter. No official statement has yet been released regarding the identity of the attackers or the motive behind the assault.
The local community has expressed concern over the safety of children during public celebrations, urging law enforcement to ensure stricter security measures in the future.