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Crime
Youth Fatally Stabbed While Lighting Firecrackers on Diwali Night in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 12:02 AM
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A young man was attacked with a knife and died while lighting fireworks on Diwali night in Mohali, Punjab. Police have opened an investigation and are seeking witnesses.
On the night of the Diwali celebrations in Mohali, Punjab, a young man who was lighting firecrackers was stabbed with a knife and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Police officials arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed the victim's death.
The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and investigators are canvassing the area for any witnesses or CCTV footage that could shed light on the assailant's identity.
Authorities have appealed to the public for information and have warned residents to exercise heightened caution while handling fireworks during the festive period.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Police officials arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed the victim's death.
The motive behind the assault remains unclear, and investigators are canvassing the area for any witnesses or CCTV footage that could shed light on the assailant's identity.
Authorities have appealed to the public for information and have warned residents to exercise heightened caution while handling fireworks during the festive period.
The case is being treated as a homicide, and further details will be released as the investigation progresses.