A young man was allegedly chased and attacked with sharp weapons in a crowded locality within Alandi Municipal Council limits at around 10.30 am on November 13, triggering panic among residents, shopkeepers and passers-by, according to Pune Mirror. Police are investigating the incident.
The attack reportedly took place in a populated part of Alandi, where two men pursued the youth before catching up with him and striking him with machetes. The incident occurred in full view of members of the public, raising concerns about daytime safety in the busy pilgrimage town.
A video of the incident has surfaced and shows two men allegedly chasing the youth and attacking him on a road, the report said. The footage has circulated on social media, drawing public attention to the assault and the presence of weapon-related violence in a crowded urban setting.
The report did not provide details about the youth’s medical condition or identify the suspected attackers. It also did not state whether any arrests had been made by the time of publication. Police are investigating the circumstances of the assault and the motive remains unclear.
Investigators are examining whether the attack was connected to an earlier dispute or arose from another reason, according to the report. No conclusion about the motive has been established at this stage.
The incident places attention on the challenge of maintaining public safety in busy mixed-use areas, where roads and commercial spaces are used simultaneously by residents, visitors and shopkeepers. Further details are expected as the police investigation progresses.
