Panchkula murder: Both suspects held, knife recovered

Panchkula: Police have arrested both accused in the murder of a youth near a village in the Chandimandir police station area.The main accused, Suraj (19), was arrested on Friday, within 24 hours of the incident, while the second accused, a 16-year-old minor, was apprehended on Saturday. The knife allegedly used in the crime has also been recovered.On Oct 22, Chandan, a resident of Dhanas, Chandigarh, went to the banks of the Ghaggar river with friends and family to immerse a Goddess Durga idol. On the way, he had a dispute with the accused. Their companions initially intervened, and the group proceeded for the immersion.At around 9pm, Chandan again encountered the accused near the Chowki turn. Both accused allegedly stabbed him repeatedly before fleeing. Chandan’s friends rushed him to the govt hospital in Sector 32, where doctors declared him dead.The minor was sent to a juvenile observation home in accordance with the law, while Suraj was produced in court and remanded to judicial custody.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chandigarh | Silver Rate in Chandigarh | Bank Holidays in Chandigarh | Public Holidays in Chandigarh | Chandigarh AQI | Weather in Chandigarh | Petrol Price in Chandigarh | Diesel Price in Chandigarh | CNG Price in Chandigarh | LPG Price in ChandigarhStay updated with the latest Chandigarh news. Download the TOI App.