A 30-year-old businessman died after a knife attack at the district hospital in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, on Friday. The incident followed an earlier clash between 2 groups reportedly linked to business rivalry and led to heavy police deployment at the hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Rajkumar alias Nitesh Kumar, son of Kamlesh Johri. He suffered serious injuries during the attack and later died while being taken for treatment.
How the violence unfolded
According to the available account, members of 2 groups first clashed on Friday morning. 4 people were injured in the fight, which also resulted in CCTV cameras at a shop being damaged.
The injured later reached the district hospital for medical examination and treatment. Some time afterward, 10 to 15 people arrived at the hospital, where the dispute reportedly resumed.
A knife attack then took place on the hospital premises. Rajkumar, also known as Nitesh Kumar, was critically injured and died during efforts to provide him treatment.
Police deployment at hospital
News of the death drew a large crowd to the hospital. Senior police officers and a substantial police force reached the site soon afterward.
City Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar also visited the scene and gathered information about the incident. The 2 sides reportedly confronted each other again, forcing police to work to separate them and bring the situation under control.
Police surrounded the hospital premises and deployed additional personnel. The hospital remained tense, while officers continued monitoring the situation and investigating the circumstances of the attack.
Conclusion
A businessman was killed in a knife attack at Rudrapur district hospital after an earlier business-rivalry clash injured 4 people. Police have deployed additional force at the hospital and are investigating the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the knife attack take place?
The attack took place at the district hospital in Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar.
Q. Who died in the incident?
The deceased was identified as 30-year-old Rajkumar alias Nitesh Kumar, son of Kamlesh Johri.
Q. What preceded the hospital attack?
2 groups reportedly clashed earlier on Friday over business rivalry. 4 people were injured in that initial fight.
Q. How many people reportedly reached the hospital later?
The available account says 10 to 15 people arrived at the hospital before the dispute resumed.
Q. What action did police take?
Senior officers and additional police personnel reached the hospital, separated the groups and surrounded the premises.
