Ambala: CIA-1 Arrests Two Accused in Brutal Attack on Naggal SHO Suresh Kumar; Crime Scene Reconstructed

Ambala:

In a major breakthrough, the CIA-1 unit of Haryana Police has arrested two individuals accused of launching a murderous assault on Naggal police station SHO Suresh Kumar. The arrested suspects have been identified as Nikhil and Lucky Pandit. The police team brought both accused to the crime scene to reconstruct the sequence of events and verify crucial evidence.

During the site inspection, both accused had their faces covered. One of the suspects was seen limping with a plaster cast on his leg. According to CIA-1 in-charge Parminder Singh, multiple police teams were formed to track down the assailants, and coordinated raids are ongoing to nab the remaining culprits who are currently absconding.

Officer Was Attacked While Trying to Save a Youth

The violent incident took place on the night of October 3 near 'Mr. Singh Haveli' in Mathedi village. SHO Suresh Kumar was returning in his private car when he noticed a group of men thrashing a youth. Acting swiftly to protect the victim, the SHO stepped out of his vehicle to intervene. However, the miscreants turned violent and attacked the police officer instead.

The assailants brutally assaulted the SHO with knives, bricks, and stones. Suresh Kumar sustained severe injuries to his neck, head, and hands. After receiving initial treatment at the Civil Hospital in Ambala City, he was referred to PGIMER Chandigarh due to his critical condition.

Crime Captured in Viral 5-Minute CCTV Footage

Nearly six days after the incident, a 5-minute-and-2-second CCTV clip surfaced on social media, capturing the entire incident. The footage clearly showed the miscreants thrashing the youth and subsequently attacking the officer who stepped in to save him. The viral video aided investigators in accelerating the probe and identifying the key attackers.