Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Six Injured in Knife Attack During Navratri Preparations
Six people were hurt in a knife attack in Ratlam.
They had been preparing for a Navratri programme near Narayan Market.
A complaint says Vikas Yadav came there around 1 a.m.
and asked for money to buy liquor.
The complainant says an argument began when he refused.
The complaint alleges Yadav then attacked people with a knife.
Tosif Ali was stabbed in the stomach and was taken to a hospital’s intensive care unit.
Five other people also suffered injuries.
Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Six people were injured in an alleged knife attack during Navratri preparations at Narayan Market in Ratlam.
The complaint says Vikas Yadav arrived around 1 a.m. and demanded money for liquor.
The complainant alleges an argument followed after he refused to give Yadav money.
Tosif Ali was stabbed in the stomach and admitted to the Medical College ICU; five others were also injured.
Police registered a case against Yadav, and further investigation is underway.
- Who
- Six people were injured; the complaint accuses Vikas Yadav of carrying out the attack.
- What
- An alleged knife attack during preparations for a Navratri programme.
- When
- Late Saturday; the complaint says the confrontation occurred at approximately 1 a.m.
- Where
- Narayan Market near Bajna Bus Stand, Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- According to the complaint, an argument began after Yadav allegedly demanded money for liquor and Anil Rotela refused.
- Injured
- Six people
- Location
- Narayan Market near Bajna Bus Stand, Ratlam
- Incident context
- Preparations for a Navratri programme
- Critically injured person
- Tosif Ali, stabbed in the stomach and admitted to the Medical College ICU
- Other injured people
- Anil Rotela, Ajay Rotela, Sunil Rotela, Ayush Rotela and Ujjwal Rotela
- Police action
- A case was registered against Vikas Yadav; investigation is underway