Archive · 19 Jul 2026
17-Year-Old Girl Attacked in Patiala
A 17-year-old girl was walking to a bank in Patiala, Punjab, when a 32-year-old man attacked her with a sharp weapon.
The attack happened around 10 am on Friday in the Bishan Nagar area.
The man hit the girl three times on her thighs and then ran away.
The police found the man within 24 hours and took him into custody.
The girl was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The man and the girl did not know each other, so the police are trying to find out why he attacked her.
The man's sister said he has a mental illness, but the police have not seen any medical records to prove this.
Until they do, the man will stay in police custody.
A 17-year-old girl was attacked with a sharp weapon in Patiala, Punjab.
The accused, a 32-year-old man named Sanjay alias Musa Umar, was arrested within 24 hours.
The attack occurred around 10 am on Friday in the Bishan Nagar area.
The victim was on her way to a bank when the accused attacked her from behind.
The motive behind the assault is still under investigation.
The accused's sister claims he suffers from mental illness, but no medical records have been provided.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment, and a police complaint was registered.
- Who
- A 17-year-old girl and a 32-year-old man named Sanjay alias Musa Umar
- What
- The girl was attacked with a sharp weapon by the man
- When
- Around 10 am on Friday
- Where
- Bishan Nagar area, Patiala, Punjab
- Why
- The motive behind the assault is still under investigation
Mental Illness Defense
Criminal Intent
Accused's Mental State
Mental Illness Defense
The accused's sister claims he suffers from mental illness, which may have influenced his actions.
Criminal Intent
The police are yet to receive medical records supporting the mental illness claim, and the accused remains in custody.
- Victim's Age
- 17 years old
- Location of Attack
- Bishan Nagar area, Patiala, Punjab
- Time of Attack
- Around 10 am on Friday
- Accused's Name
- Sanjay alias Musa Umar
- Accused's Age
- 32 years old
- Accused's Residence
- Vikas Colony near Bishan Nagar
- Victim's Residence
- Devigarh area
- Victim's Activity
- On her way to a bank on foot