Bhopal man attacks ex-girlfriend with knife, VIDEO:Accused strikes neck, face, back and hands; flees after injuring sister

In Bhopal, a young man launched a deadly knife attack on his ex-girlfriend in the middle of the road. The accused repeatedly stabbed the young woman on her neck, face, back, and hands. He also attacked her elder sister, who came to save her, causing a deep wound on her left cheek. According to Chhola Mandir police, the 23-year-old woman was walking near her home with her elder sister around 4 PM on Tuesday when Akshay Chandel, a resident of Preet Nagar, blocked their path. He started arguing about old matters. After a brief argument, Akshay pulled out a knife from his pocket and attacked them. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Shankar Nagar area. Its CCTV footage emerged on Wednesday. Multiple stabs on neck, face, back, and hands According to the police, the accused first targeted his ex-girlfriend. He repeatedly stabbed the young woman on her neck, face, back, and hands. In the sudden attack, the young woman fell down severely injured. Before people nearby could understand what was happening, the accused had already inflicted multiple stabs. During the attack, the young woman’s elder sister came forward to save her. The accused also attacked her with a knife. The blow landed on her left cheek, causing a deep cut on her face. Hearing the screams of both sisters, people from the vicinity started arriving at the spot. See pictures When the crowd gathered, the accused fled. Seeing the crowd gather, the accused fled from there. Before fleeing, he also threatened to kill the injured young woman. As soon as the information was received, Chhola Mandir police station reached the spot and took both the injured to the hospital. On Wednesday, the CCTV footage of the incident also came to light. Case of attempted murder registered, search continues The young woman seriously injured in the attack is undergoing treatment in the hospital. According to the police, her condition remains serious. The elder sister also sustained serious injuries to her face. Police have registered a case against the accused Akshay Chandel under sections of attempted murder, assault, threat, and other related provisions. Enmity arose after a live-in relationship ASI Pritam Singh, investigating the case, stated that preliminary investigation revealed that there was a love affair between the accused Akshay Chandel and the victim earlier. Both had also been in a live-in relationship for some time. Later, a dispute arose between the two. Subsequently, the young woman distanced herself from the accused and started living with her family. The police believe that the accused harboured resentment because of this. Due to old animosity and disputes, he committed the crime. The accused is absconding. Continuous raids are being conducted for his arrest.