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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Hindustan Times
3 nihangs intercept bus, assault driver, passenger in Chandigarh
In a brazen case of midnight violence, three nihangs allegedly waylaid a Volvo bus driver, before launching an attack on the driver and a passenger with swords and sticks near Gaushala Chowk on the Sector 44-45 road. The incident took place around 12 am on the intervening night of August 2 and 3 near Gaushala Chowk on the Sector 44-45 road in Chandigarh. (HT) When a Rapido bike rider tried to film the attack, the trio allegedly attacked him as well and snatched his mobile phone, before fleeing. The incident took place around 12 am on the intervening night of August 2 and 3, when Lakshay Thapar, a 33-year-old Rapido driver from Panchkula, was returning home after dropping off a passenger. According to the FIR, registered at the Sector 49 police station, three nihangs approached a moving Volvo bus, bearing a Himachal Pradesh number, on foot from the wrong side, pushing a motorcycle towards the vehicle and forcing the bus to halt. Eyewitness Lakshay told police that as the bus stopped, the nihangs began abusing and assaulting the bus driver with sticks. 'One passenger got off the bus to intervene, but he was attacked with swords and sticks, inflicting injuries to the head and hand,' Lakshay stated. When he attempted to record the incident on his mobile phone, one of the attackers threatened him with a sword and snatched the phone from him. 'They beat me up with sticks too and fled the scene, leaving behind their black Hero Splendor motorcycle,' Lakshay added. The injured passenger, identified as Pardeep Kumar, 55, a resident of Anaj Mandi, Kurali, was rushed to the hospital by a PCR team. Lakshay, fearing for his life, fled the scene but returned the next morning to file a formal complaint. Police registered a case under Sections 281, 118 (2), 351 (3), 309 (6) and 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Investigations are underway, and police are working on identifying the attackers using the abandoned motorcycle and CCTV footage from the area.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Bus driver assaulted, passenger injured, bike rider robbed in midnight attack
Chandigarh: A Volvo bus driver was assaulted, a passenger was seriously injured, and a Rapido rider was robbed allegedly at sword-point by three individuals dressed in traditional Nihang attire near Gaushala Chowk in Sector 44/45 during the early hours of Aug 3. As per information, the attack occurred around midnight, as 33-year-old Rapido rider Lakshay Thapar, a resident of Panchkula, was returning home after completing a ride. According to the FIR filed at Sector 49 Police Station, three men, clad in Nihang robes, allegedly approached a Himachal Pradesh-registered Volvo bus on foot from the wrong side of the road. They were reportedly pushing a motorcycle and forced the bus to a stop. Lakshay, who witnessed the incident, told police that the assailants began verbally abusing and physically assaulting the bus driver using wooden sticks. A passenger, identified as 55-year-old Pardeep Kumar from Anaj Mandi, Kurali, attempted to intervene but was allegedly attacked with swords and sticks, sustaining injuries to his head and hand. While Lakshay tried to film the assault on his mobile phone, one of the attackers allegedly brandished a sword, snatched his phone, and assaulted him with sticks before fleeing the scene. The attackers left behind a motorcycle, which was later seized by police. A PCR team later rushed the injured passenger to the hospital. Lakshay, fearing further violence, fled the scene but returned the next morning to file a formal complaint. Police have registered the case under Sections 281, 118(2), 351(3), 309(6), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The accused remain at large. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage and examining the abandoned motorcycle to identify the suspects. MSID:: 123099590 413 |
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Chandigarh: Armed men in ‘Nihang attire' attack Volvo bus driver, injure passenger, bike rider
A midnight incident of violence near Gaushala Chowk, Sector 44-45, left a Volvo bus driver assaulted, a passenger seriously injured, and a Rapido bike rider robbed by three men reportedly dressed in Nihang Sikh attire. According to police sources, the incident unfolded around 12 am on the intervening night of August 2 and 3, when Lakshay Thapar (33), a Rapido rider from Sector 15, Panchkula, was returning home after work. According to the FIR lodged at the police station in Sector 49, the trio of Nihang-clad men approached a moving Volvo bus, bearing Himachal Pradesh registration, and forced it to stop by pushing a motorcycle into its path. Eyewitness Lakshay told police that the moment the bus stopped, the attackers began abusing and assaulting the driver with sticks. When a passenger attempted to intervene, he too was attacked with swords and sticks, sustaining head and hand injuries. Lakshay, who tried to capture the attack on video, was reportedly threatened by sword-wielding men, and his mobile phone was forcibly snatched. He was also beaten with sticks before the assailants fled the scene, abandoning their black Splendor motorcycle. The injured passenger, identified as Pardeep Kumar (55), a resident of Anaj Mandi, Kurali, was shifted to the hospital by a PCR team. Lakshay, initially terrified, fled the spot but returned the next morning to lodge a formal complaint. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The attackers meanwhile remain at large, and police are currently analysing CCTV footage and the abandoned motorcycle to trace their identities.
The Hindu
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, July 13: India begins FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B event with win over Kazakhstan
BASKETBALL FIBA Women's Asia Cup, Division B: India begins campaign for promotion with win over Kazakhstan India women's basketball team beat Kazakhstan 85-68 in its Group A opener of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup (Division B) in Shenzhen, China, on Sunday. Pushpa Senthil Kumar (23 points), Sreekala Rani (15 points) and Sathya Krishnamurthi (15 points) were the top scorers in India's victory. The competition, which concludes on July 20, has eight teams divided equally into two groups with the winner of the tournament set to be promoted to Division A. India has previously won the Division B title in 2017 when it was also the host. However, the team missed out on playing in Division A in 2023 and aims to find its way back. India's next match in Group A will be against Chinese Taipei on Monday, July 14, at 2PM IST. -Team Sportstar SHOOTING Lonato World Cup: Lakshay, Neeru fall short of Trap Mixed Team medal rounds India ended engagements at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun in Lonato after the pair of Lakshay Sheoran (22, 19, 25) and Neeru Dhanda (25, 24, 25), despite shooting a perfect third series, fell short of the Trap Mixed Team medal rounds. They totaled 140 out of a possible 150 in the qualifying round to finish 10th among 54 pairs. The second Indian pair of Zoravar Singh Sandhu (21, 23, 24) and Preeti Rajak (23, 24, 23) combined for a tally of 138 to finish in 22nd spot. While Neeru continued from her brilliant fourth-place finish in the women's trap a day earlier to miss just one target out of her 75, Lakshay had a blip in the second series, where he missed six, which eventually cost him a shot at a podium finish. Four teams—Australia, Great Britain, and both the Spanish teams—topped the qualifications with identical tallies of 143. The Indian pair of Kynan Chenai and Sabeera Haris had won a bronze in the Trap Mixed Team event at the previous Nicosia Shotgun World Cup. The event will be held for the first time in the Olympics at Los Angeles in 2028. -Team Sportstar Related Topics ISSF
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana shuttler bags bronze medal in Czech Republic
City shuttler Lakshay Sharma has once again made the city proud by clinching a bronze medal in the men's singles open category at the Czech International Series Badminton Tournament, held in the Czech Republic from June 19 to 22. Battling against 107 international players from 36 countries, the 19-year-old's performance stood out as he battled his way through some of the country's top badminton players. Lakshay Sharma (HT Photo) Notably, Lakshay showcased an impressive run in the tournament, defeating France's Adith Karthikeyan Priya in straight games (15-9, 15-8) in the pre-quarterfinal. In the quarterfinal, he overcame Denmark's Niklas Lynge Olesen in a thrilling three-game match (15-11, 13-15, 15-9). His journey ended in the semi-final after a hard-fought loss to Austrian shuttler Collins Valentine Filimon (15-17, 10-15), securing him the bronze medal. This marks Lakshay's third international medal. Notably, Filimon, who defeated him in the semis, is a Paris 2024 Olympian and a pre-quarterfinalist at the Hylo Super 300 Series in Germany. Filimon is ranked 151 in the world, while Lakshay holds a world ranking of 206. The tournament saw participation from 107 players representing 36 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, and Denmark. As many as six Indian shuttlers competed in the men's singles category. Earlier this year, in May, Lakshay bagged a silver medal in the men's singles open category at the prestigious All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament held in Hyderabad. In 2023, he earned a bronze at the Polish International in Lublin and a silver at the Kazakhstan International Series, boosting his global ranking. A student of BA at Chandigarh University and an alumnus of Sacred Heart Convent School, Lakshay has consistently made a mark. He led the Indian junior team at the Asia Badminton Championship in Indonesia in 2023, won bronze at the All India Junior Ranking in Bengaluru in 2022, and clinched gold at the Khelo India Games. In 2021, he secured gold at the U-19 Junior International Series in Hungary. Lakshay trains under the guidance of his father and coach, Mangat Rai Sharma, a NIS-certified national-level coach. He credits his achievements to his father and coach, whose support continues to shape his rising career.
