A man has been detained in Dehradun’s Rajpur police station area after his father died in hospital following a knife attack during an alleged dispute over money for drugs. Police said the incident took place in Chalang-Kulhan on Sahastradhara Road on Monday evening.
The injured man, identified as Madan Rana, was taken to Coronation Hospital by ambulance. Doctors declared him dead during treatment, according to the report.
Dispute began with demand for money
Police received information through the control room at about 7:15 AM on Monday evening. Initial information indicated that the accused had asked his nephew for money to buy drugs.
After the nephew refused, the accused allegedly attacked him with a sickle. The nephew managed to escape and save himself, according to the account provided to police.
Rana then reportedly intervened in an attempt to stop the attack. The accused allegedly attacked his father with a knife, leaving him seriously injured.
Neighbours informed the police after the incident. The station officer of Rajpur reached the location with a team and arranged for Rana to be taken to the hospital.
Police inquiry underway
Police detained the accused and began questioning him. The supplied report describes him as being addicted to drugs, but the allegations remain part of the police inquiry.
The incident has been described in the report as the third killing in Dehradun within 24 hours. No further details about the other incidents are provided in the available material.
The nephew survived the reported attack, while Rana died after reaching hospital. The available information does not state whether the accused has been formally arrested, or whether a case has been registered under specific legal sections.
Conclusion
Police have detained the accused after Madan Rana died during treatment for injuries sustained in the reported knife attack. The inquiry is continuing, with the alleged demand for drug money and the attacks on the nephew and father forming the central facts available so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the incident take place?
It took place in Chalang-Kulhan on Sahastradhara Road, within the Rajpur police station area of Dehradun.
Q. Who died in the incident?
Madan Rana died during treatment at Coronation Hospital after suffering serious injuries in the reported knife attack.
Q. What reportedly led to the violence?
Police said the accused had allegedly demanded money from his nephew to buy drugs. The nephew reportedly refused, after which the accused allegedly attacked him with a sickle.
Q. What happened to the nephew?
The nephew escaped after the reported sickle attack and survived.
Q. What action has police taken?
Police detained the accused and began questioning him.
