Chandigarh, Aug 11 – A late-night road rage incident in Dhanas escalated into violence when a motorcyclist and his pillion rider were stabbed by three men following a confrontation over abrupt braking. Police have arrested one accused, while two others remain absconding.
The victims, Yogesh, 41, a resident of Chaman Colony, and his friend Pinkal Kumar, were attacked near HDFC Bank in Dhanas late Friday night. According to police, the duo was returning home from Dhanas Bridge when, near Ravidas Gurudwara, a child suddenly rode his bicycle into their path, forcing Yogesh to brake sharply to avoid a collision.
Three motorcycle-borne youths riding behind them allegedly became enraged, accusing Yogesh of braking without warning or honking. Heated words were exchanged before both parties went their separate ways. However, the situation escalated minutes later when the same three youths intercepted the duo near HDFC Bank, blocked their way, and began hurling abuses.
One of the attackers, identified as Kaka Khan, allegedly stabbed Pinkal twice – once on the back of the head and once on the hip – while Yogesh sustained a stab wound to his right ear. The assailants also reportedly issued death threats before fleeing the scene.
Despite their injuries, Pinkal managed to call the police emergency helpline 112. Local residents rushed both victims to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, where they were treated for their wounds.
A case was registered at Sarangpur police station under Sections 118(1), 3(5) and 351(2)(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Kaka Khan and his two unidentified accomplices. The investigation led to the arrest of Pawan, alias Tunda, 19, a resident of Kacchi Colony, Dhanas, who is currently in police custody.
“Raids are underway to trace and apprehend the remaining two accused,” a police spokesperson said, adding that statements from the victims and witnesses have been recorded.
Police have urged residents to exercise caution on the roads and report any incidents of aggressive driving to the authorities immediately.
