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Crime
Two youths arrested after slashing a man's hand with a knife in Nihang Bane, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 02:36 AM
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Police in Mohali detained two young men who attacked a man with a knife, severing his hand in the Nihang Bane area.
Mohali police reported that on Tuesday evening, two unidentified youths entered the Nihang Bane locality and assaulted a passerby with a knife, cutting off his hand. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where he received emergency treatment for the severe injury.
Witnesses said the assailants fled the scene shortly after the attack, but police quickly traced their movements using CCTV footage and local inquiries. Both suspects were apprehended within hours and taken into custody for further questioning.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation under sections related to grievous hurt and attempted murder. The police have not disclosed the motive behind the assault and have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the case.
The injured man remains hospitalized, and his condition is being monitored by medical staff. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, prompting local officials to increase patrols in the neighborhood.
Witnesses said the assailants fled the scene shortly after the attack, but police quickly traced their movements using CCTV footage and local inquiries. Both suspects were apprehended within hours and taken into custody for further questioning.
Authorities have opened a criminal investigation under sections related to grievous hurt and attempted murder. The police have not disclosed the motive behind the assault and have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the case.
The injured man remains hospitalized, and his condition is being monitored by medical staff. The incident has raised concerns about safety in the area, prompting local officials to increase patrols in the neighborhood.