Hisar: A 22-year-old man from Sirsa died at a hospital in Punjab’s Bathinda on Wednesday evening, two days after he, along with his friend, was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons near Shiv Chowk.The family said it would proceed with the postmortem examination and last rites only after the accused is arrested. It alleged that police did not act promptly or approach them to record statements during the first two days. They also expressed fear for their safety, claiming the accused were still at large.Rahul, a resident of the Chatar Garh Patti area, had married Sonia around two months ago. He was reportedly the sole earning member of the family and supported his three sisters.According to the complaint filed by his injured friend Arun, the two were riding a motorcycle with their friend Sahil late on Oct 27 after work and were taking Sahil home when a group allegedly intercepted them near Shiv Chowk.The complainant alleged that seven to eight youths, apart from Sujal Sunar, Sunny, Sam and Kala, attacked Rahul and Arun with sharp-edged weapons before fleeing. Sahil reportedly escaped unharmed, while Arun sustained multiple injuries to his head, neck and back. He is undergoing treatment at a private hospital.Police said a case had been registered on the injured man’s statement and that efforts were underway to arrest the accused.
