Harpal Singh Mintu, husband of Ward No. 23 Councillor Paramjit Kaur, was seriously injured after being attacked with sharp-edged weapons in Jalandhar while reportedly attempting to resolve a dispute between two groups. He is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
According to preliminary information, a dispute had broken out between two groups in the area, following which Mintu reached the spot to help settle the matter. However, during discussions between the parties, an argument allegedly broke out, and some youths attacked him with sharp-edged weapons.
The accused reportedly fled after the assault, leaving Mintu injured. He was subsequently taken to a private hospital for treatment.
Police identify four accused, FIR registered
DCP City Aditya S. Warrier said police received information about the attack and acted promptly to identify the persons involved.
According to the DCP, all four accused have been identified by name, and an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident.
The case has been registered under Sections 109, 190 and 191 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 25 of the Arms Act. The DCP said the attack was allegedly motivated by personal enmity.
Police teams have been dispatched to arrest the accused, while further legal action is underway. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage and gathering evidence to establish the sequence of events leading to the assault.
Nitin Kohli visits spot, briefs media
AAP Jalandhar Central Halka In-charge Nitin Kohli visited the location following the incident and spoke to the media about the attack and the ongoing police action.
Kohli said Mintu was undergoing treatment at a private hospital and that further details would emerge as the investigation progressed. He also explained that the incident occurred when Mintu had reportedly gone to intervene in a dispute between two groups, during which the situation escalated and he was attacked.
Kohli said police action was underway, with efforts being made to apprehend those involved in the assault.
Mintu had recently joined the Aam Aadmi Party, with Kohli facilitating his induction into the party.
Investigation underway
The incident has brought attention to the circumstances surrounding the dispute and the alleged attack on the councillor’s husband. Police are investigating the case, examining available CCTV footage and pursuing the identified accused.
The motive cited by police is personal enmity, though the complete sequence of events is yet to be established through the investigation. Further details regarding the accused and the incident are expected as the probe progresses.
