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Crime
Security guard attacked in Jalandhar Model Town, accused of assaulting liquor contractors
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 10:36 PM
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A security guard was assaulted in Jalandhar’s Model Town, with police alleging he targeted liquor contractors and injured detainees. The victims are reported to be in a fragile condition.
Authorities reported that a security guard was physically assaulted in the Model Town area of Jalandhar, Punjab. Police statements indicate that the guard is accused of attacking individuals involved in liquor contracts as well as detainees who had been injured earlier.
The alleged victims, identified as liquor contractors and a few detainees who were already receiving medical care, suffered injuries that officials described as "fragile" and requiring immediate attention. Witnesses said the confrontation escalated quickly, leading to the guard being struck.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident, registering a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The guard has been taken into custody for questioning, while medical teams are monitoring the condition of the injured parties. Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.
The alleged victims, identified as liquor contractors and a few detainees who were already receiving medical care, suffered injuries that officials described as "fragile" and requiring immediate attention. Witnesses said the confrontation escalated quickly, leading to the guard being struck.
Local police have opened an investigation into the incident, registering a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The guard has been taken into custody for questioning, while medical teams are monitoring the condition of the injured parties. Further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.