Man, 36, discovered in critical condition after alleged knife attack on Mangat‑Sidhra road
Ludhiana — A 36-year-old man was found with severe injuries early on Thursday after he was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons near a liquor vend located between Sidhra and Mangat villages in Ludhiana district, police said.
The victim has been identified as Veer Davinder Singh, a resident of Mangat village who works as a hairdresser. Family members said he was discovered lying by the roadside in a critical condition and rushed to Ludhiana Civil Hospital before being referred to PGI Chandigarh for specialised care.
According to relatives, the injured man suffered deep cuts and fractures to both arms and legs, with some fingers badly damaged. Officers at Mehrban police station confirmed they received a call through the 112 emergency control room about an injured person found on the road and dispatched a team to the scene.
"At around 10 pm, when Veer Davinder was passing near the liquor vend, the accused allegedly surrounded him and attacked him repeatedly with kirpans,"
The family said the attackers wrapped the man in a cloth and left him on the Mangat‑Sidhra road, and he remained injured through the night until relatives were informed at about 8 am. His sister, Rajinder Kaur, who was present at Ludhiana Civil Hospital, alleged her brother had an argument with employees of the liquor vend two to three days before the assault.
Police response and investigation
ASI Ranjiv Kumar of Mehrban police station, who is probing the incident, said officers reached the spot and transported the victim to Ludhiana Civil Hospital. The case has been registered and a preliminary probe is under way. Police have begun questioning employees of the liquor vend and expect to record the victim’s statement once his medical condition permits.
- Victim: Veer Davinder Singh, 36, resident of Mangat village; unmarried, works as a hairdresser.
- Time discovered: Around 8 am, when family was informed; alleged attack occurred at about 10 pm the previous night.
- Injuries: Deep cuts, fractures in both arms and legs; some fingers severely injured.
- Medical action: Initially taken to Ludhiana Civil Hospital; referred to PGI Chandigarh for further treatment.
Police officials said further action will follow after the victim’s statement and medical reports establish the exact sequence of events. At this stage, the motive is being examined and the alleged links to a prior dispute with liquor vend employees are under inquiry.
Local concerns and context
Incidents of violent assault in peri‑urban and village areas raise concerns among residents about safety near late‑night commercial establishments. Locals in Mangat and neighbouring Sidhra have long relied on a mix of small retail and unorganised vending; disputes can escalate rapidly when alcohol outlets operate late into the night and encounters turn confrontational.
Community members and family of the injured have urged swift police action and a thorough medical examination. The referral to PGI Chandigarh indicates the seriousness of the injuries and the need for specialised surgical care. Authorities did not give a timeline for arrests.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim age | 36 |
| Initial hospital | Ludhiana Civil Hospital |
| Referral | PGI Chandigarh |
| Investigating station | Mehrban police station |
Residents are watching the probe closely. Police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward. The outcome of medical reports and the victim’s recorded statement will be central to determining charges and identifying suspects in the alleged kirpan attack.
ASI Ranjiv Kumar said the police are treating the matter seriously and will take further action based on evidence collected at the spot and statements obtained from witnesses and vendors questioned so far.
Further developments, including any formal charges or arrests, will be reported as the investigation progresses.
