Ludhiana Police Register Case Against 29 for Alleged Kidnapping and Brutal Assault of Student
In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the community, the Ludhiana police have officially booked 29 persons for their alleged involvement in holding a student hostage and subjecting him to a violent attack. The distressing event unfolded on ITI Gill road in the Shimlapuri area, highlighting concerns over student safety and law enforcement response in the region.
Details of the Alleged Crime and Victim's Account
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Satnam Singh from New Harkrishan Nagar in Shimlapuri, provided a harrowing account to the authorities. According to his statement, the incident occurred on January 24 when he, along with his friends Rajveer and Harjot, were returning home from ITI towards Gill Road canal on a motorcycle. On their way, the accused allegedly surrounded them, forcibly made Satnam sit on another motorcycle, and transported him to the house of one of the accused, Harman Siyappa.
Satnam reported that he was confined in a room for approximately three hours, during which he endured repeated beatings. The assault escalated as he was attacked with sharp-edged weapons and punched, resulting in significant physical trauma. In a particularly distressing detail, the attackers removed his turban and snatched his silver chain and bracelet, adding to the severity of the crime.
Police Action and Legal Framework
Following the incident, the complainant lodged a formal complaint at the Shimalpuri police station. The police have registered a case under sections 115(2) for voluntarily causing hurt, 126(2) for wrongful restraint, and 351(3) for criminal intimidation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This legal action underscores the gravity of the allegations and the commitment to uphold justice under the new penal code.
Investigating officer ASI Baldev Singh confirmed that the accused have not yet been arrested, but efforts are underway to apprehend them. ACP Industrial Area B, Satvinder Virk, provided context to the incident, noting that both the complainant and the accused are students with a history of old enmity, which may have fueled the attack.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
Police sources have indicated that after the arrest of the identified accused, efforts will be made to identify and apprehend the 20-25 unidentified individuals involved. The accused named in the case include Bhabbat, Aryan, Harman Siyappa, and Geeta, among others. This case has raised alarms about student conflicts and violence in Ludhiana, prompting calls for increased vigilance and preventive measures.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in addressing such crimes and the importance of community cooperation in ensuring safety. As the investigation progresses, authorities are focused on bringing all perpetrators to justice and preventing similar occurrences in the future.
