Minor stabbed by 3 juveniles in Jaipur, suspects on the run

Jaipur: A spat between teenagers turned violent in the Bhattabasti area Thursday night when a 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by three juveniles following an argument over a trivial issue. The injured boy was admitted to the hospital, while police registered a case of assault and attempt to murder.

According to police, the incident occurred around 10.30pm near the victim’s residence in Sector 4 of Bhattabasti. A verbal altercation reportedly broke out between the teenager and his three acquaintances, soon escalating into a fight.

Bhattabasti station house officer Deepak Tyagi said the three juveniles allegedly attacked the boy with a knife during the confrontation. “The teenager sustained multiple injuries and collapsed on the road in a pool of blood,” he said.

The accused fled the spot after the attack, leaving the injured boy behind.

Locals alerted police, following which a team reached the spot and shifted the victim to Sawai Man Singh Hospital for treatment.

Doctors said the boy suffered serious injuries and remains under observation. Police said efforts are underway to identify and trace the three juveniles involved in the attack.

The incident has raised concerns among residents over rising violence involving minors in the city. Police are also probing whether the accused were carrying the knife beforehand or procured it during the altercation.

An investigation is underway, and police are questioning residents to ascertain the sequence of events and the background of the dispute.