Ratia Police Arrest Fifth Accused in Assault Case Involving Sharp Weapon

Ratia: The Sadar Ratia police have arrested the fifth accused in a case involving an assault on a young man who sustained serious injuries after allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon near a canal bridge on Nagpur Road.

The accused has been identified as Jasvir Singh alias Jassi, son of Jinderpal Singh, a resident of Birabadi village in Fatehabad district. He was produced before a court and subsequently sent to judicial custody. Police had previously arrested four other accused in the case.

How Was the Young Man Attacked?

According to Sub-Inspector Sheeshpal, Station House Officer of Sadar Ratia police station, the complainant, Abnoor, son of Bhupinder Singh and a resident of Birabadi village, told police that the incident took place in August 2026.

The complainant stated that he was at his uncle’s house when an acquaintance from the village took him to a canal bridge near Nagpur Road on the pretext of having a conversation. Several other youths were allegedly already present at the location.

According to the complaint, the accused assaulted him, and one of them attacked him with a sharp weapon, causing injuries. Hearing the commotion, his uncle reached the spot and rescued him from the alleged attackers.

Injured Youth Referred to Agroha Medical College

The injured youth was initially taken to the Civil Hospital in Ratia for treatment. Due to the seriousness of his injuries, he was subsequently referred to Agroha Medical College.

Police Investigation Continues

The Sadar Ratia police registered a case under FIR No. 0198, dated August 30, 2026, under Sections 115(2), 118(1), 118(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The investigation was conducted by Assistant Sub-Inspector Krishan Kumar of Nagpur Police Post. Police said a detailed investigation into the case is ongoing.