The assailants attacked both men with knives, inflicting fatal injuries on Saini. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors.
The attackers also vandalised vehicles parked outside the journalist’s residence before fleeing the scene, leaving behind a trail of panic and shock in the community. Police have registered a case against 16 individuals, with nine named and seven unidentified suspects.
CO City Sushil Dubey, speaking about the incident, confirmed the attack’s link to a property dispute and revealed that a case of assault, vandalism, and unlawful detainment has been filed. “Efforts are underway to locate and apprehend the attackers,” Dubey stated, adding that raids are being conducted to arrest those responsible for the crime.