Tragedy in Chandigarh as BA student succumbs to fatal stabbing three days later

An 18-year-old BA first-year student, Mukul Patil, succumbed to injuries at GMSH, Sector 16, in Chandigarh on Saturday evening. The young victim had been battling for his life since Wednesday after a brutal stabbing by two assailants.

Perpetrators apprehended

Chandigarh Police identified the attackers as Ankur, alias Pala, from Sector 24, and Sandeep, alias Kaku, from Dainik Bhaskar Colony. Both were promptly apprehended. Initially booked for attempted murder, the charges have now escalated to murder following Mukul's tragic demise. If convicted, they could face the severe penalty of death or life imprisonment, along with fines.

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Background of the attack

The altercation leading to the attack reportedly stemmed from an argument on November 24, where Mukul had clashed with Ankur and Sandeep due to some longstanding feud. After issuing threats, the assailants left the scene. However, the situation escalated on Wednesday when the duo, finding Mukul in a lane near his house, attacked him. Ankur held him back while Sandeep inflicted a fatal stab wound to the stomach before fleeing the scene.

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With the incident now categorized as murder, the legal consequences for Ankur and Sandeep have intensified. The victim's initial report to the police detailed the prior threats, providing context to the tragic culmination of the longstanding dispute.