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Crime
Knife Attack Attempt on Mobile Shop Owner at Fagwara Gate, Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:43 PM
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Three unidentified men were charged after an attempted knife attack on a mobile shop owner at Fagwara Gate in Jalandhar.
A mobile shop owner in Jalandhar’s Fagwara Gate area was attacked with a knife on Tuesday evening, but the assailants failed to inflict serious injury. Police arrived at the scene within minutes and apprehended three men who were later charged under the Indian Penal Code for attempted murder and possession of a weapon.
The shop owner, who was operating a small electronics store, reported the incident to the local police station. According to the police report, the attackers approached the shop, brandished knives, and tried to strike the owner before being subdued.
The three suspects were identified as unknown to the shop owner and are currently being held on bail pending further investigation. The police have requested the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the attackers.
Fagwara Gate is a busy commercial hub in Jalandhar, known for its bustling street markets. Incidents of this nature are rare in the area, prompting authorities to review security measures.
Police officials have urged shopkeepers to maintain vigilance and to report any suspicious activity promptly. They also announced plans to increase patrols in the vicinity to deter future incidents.
The shop owner, who was operating a small electronics store, reported the incident to the local police station. According to the police report, the attackers approached the shop, brandished knives, and tried to strike the owner before being subdued.
The three suspects were identified as unknown to the shop owner and are currently being held on bail pending further investigation. The police have requested the public to come forward with any information that could assist in identifying the attackers.
Fagwara Gate is a busy commercial hub in Jalandhar, known for its bustling street markets. Incidents of this nature are rare in the area, prompting authorities to review security measures.
Police officials have urged shopkeepers to maintain vigilance and to report any suspicious activity promptly. They also announced plans to increase patrols in the vicinity to deter future incidents.