Man Attacked With Machete in Kothrud Market, Locals Fear for Safety
Man Attacked With Machete in Kothrud Market, Locals Fear for Safety
A brutal attack in Kothrud’s Sagar Colony Vegetable Market has left residents in shock and fear. Around 5:15 pm, a group of three to five youths assaulted a man with sharp weapons, including a koyta (machete). The attackers chased him through the crowded streets before inflicting serious injuries.
Sagar Colony, located on DP Road, is a busy marketplace where people gather in the evenings. The attack happened in front of heavy traffic and crowds, causing panic among bystanders.
An eyewitness said the victim was standing near a ‘Kachchi dabeli’ food cart when the armed group suddenly ambushed him. They shouted and struck him repeatedly as he tried to escape.
The violence left hundreds of onlookers frozen in fear. A vegetable vendor reportedly felt dizzy from the shock, while shopkeepers and the food stall owner fled in terror. Some managed to call the police, but the attackers had escaped before officers arrived.
Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Deshmane of Kothrud Police Station stated that the attack was not a gang war. He confirmed that suspects had been detained and that one person was seriously injured. “The investigation is ongoing.”
The incident has raised concerns about safety in Kothrud. Residents are questioning how such violence occurred near a police station. The increasing involvement of minors in violent crimes is also a growing issue. The lack of bystander intervention and delayed police response have only deepened fears.
