NAGPUR: A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after six juveniles allegedly assaulted him and one of them stabbed him twice with a liquor bottle during a fight over a girlfriend near Lonkhairi Phata on the Saoner Road under Khaparkheda police station limits.

According to the police report, the incident took place late on October 26. The complainant’s friend, Saurabh, was reportedly involved in an argument with one of the juveniles over a girlfriend. Saurabh subsequently called the complainant to the spot for help.

When the 17-year-old reached the location, he intervened and helped settle the dispute. However, the juveniles allegedly formed an unlawful assembly and assaulted him with fists and blows.

During the assault, one of the juveniles allegedly attacked the complainant with a liquor bottle, stabbing him twice near the right armpit and chest, with the intention of killing him. The victim sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Mayo Hospital, where he is undergoing medical treatment.

Based on the victim’s complaint, Khaparkheda police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 109(1), 189(2), 190, 191(2) and 115(2). The case involves six juveniles aged between 16 and 18 years, according to the police report.

Further investigation is underway.