Punjab shocker: 4 men attack woman with swords, police on spot flees; incident caught on cam
In a shocking incident coming in from Punjab’s Ferozepur, a 50-year-old woman was brutally attacked and seriously injured by four bike-borne assailants armed with swords at Baj Chowk on Monday. A video of the chilling incident has emerged on social media.
The attackers ambushed the woman from behind, attacking her with swords as she fell to the ground. The woman suffered injuries to her head, arms, and other parts of her body, and was taken to the civil hospital. Because of the severity of her injuries, she has been referred to the Faridkot Medical College.
Here's the video:
This happened in Firozpur, District of Punjab.
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The woman was returning home from court after testifying in a murder case when the attack took place. It is suspected that the attackers targeted her because of her involvement in the case. The police have started questioning a person, identified as Iqbal, who is currently in custody.
The horrifying incident was recorded on camera by nearby shopkeepers, and footage from CCTV cameras installed nearby is being looked into by the police. As per eyewitnesses, two police officers, including an ASI, were present at the scene but fled in their car as the attackers continued to assault the woman. The victim's family is demanding action against the policemen for their failure to protect her.
Residents of the village of Wajidpur report that a family member of the accused was murdered about four years ago and that the accused suspect the murder was carried out on the woman's behest. However, the woman no longer lives in the village, and it is unknown why she was attacked.
The police are continuing their investigation and are expected to arrest all the attackers soon.
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First published: 21 February 2023, 10:20 IST
