The perceived deterioration of Pune’s law and order situation was starkly highlighted over the weekend by the brutal hacking of an 18-year-old youth at Jijau Oxygen Park in Chandan Nagar. The victim, identified as Lakhan Sakat, was allegedly assaulted and killed by four youngsters over an old rivalry.
The incident occurred on a Saturday evening, reportedly in the presence of visitors, which has deeply unsettling residents and exposed the vulnerability of public spaces. Police have identified the suspects and detained a minor, confirming that all involved were known to the victim and hail from the Chandan Nagar area. This incident adds to a troubling trend of daylight murders and violent assaults that have recently plagued the city.