**Youth Brutally Attacked While Collecting Durga Puja Donations in Bhopal**
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): In a shocking incident on Wednesday night, a youth collecting donations for Durga Puja in Bhopal was brutally thrashed and attacked with a knife by a group of miscreants.
The incident took place near Hanuman Mandir in Shahjahanabad around 11:30 pm on Wednesday. The victim, Krish Soni, a teacher who lives with his mother Bharti Soni, had gone out to collect contributions for a Durga Puja pandal.
According to reports, Krish was stopped midway by three men identified as Ilu Chauhan, Bittu alias Rocky, and Rishi Rathore. The accused allegedly threatened Krish and hurled abuses at him, ordering him not to collect donations in that area.
The situation escalated when Krish objected to their threats. The three men then began thrashing him violently. During the attack, Bittu reportedly slashed Krish’s face with a knife. The victim was left blood-soaked and severely injured.
Local residents rushed to help Krish and provided immediate assistance. Before fleeing the scene, the accused threatened him with dire consequences if he was caught collecting donations there again.
Following a complaint filed by Krish’s mother, Bharti Soni, the Chhola Mandir police station registered an FIR under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police officials have confirmed that a manhunt is underway to arrest the accused.
Speaking about the incident, Krish said, “I was heading home when they stopped me, abused me, and attacked me with a sharp object.”
The community urges swift action from the authorities to bring the culprits to justice and ensure safety during festive activities in the area.
*Check out the video of the incident below.*
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