Sajjan Kumar, 19 was stabbed to death by a group of men in Chandigarh for acting as Radha in several religious functions.
The victim’s 21-year-old brother named Vishal was also injured during the attack at Ram Darbar on Sept 6. Vishal is being treated at GMCH 32 hospital.
Both the brothers used to play Radha and Krishna during plays. Sajjan was teased by the accused for playing Radha. According to the victim’s father, Ramkishan, he had earlier informed the police about his sons’ harassment.
The police have arrested three people and the other accused are still being hunted for their involvement in the attack with swords, knives and rods.
According to police, the accused were drunk and not in control of their senses when they attacked the two brothers.
Ramkishan said that his sons had gone out to eat momos and were attacked by the accused.
According to the police report, Sajjan was the main target and suffered severely during the attack. His brother managed to take him to the hospital despite his own injuries. Due to the severity of the injuries, he could not make it alive.
The family members of the victim also mention that the police is trying to save the accused in the case.