Man stabbed to death in Vidisha after objecting to harassment of woman; CCTV captures attack

BHOPAL: A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Vidisha on Saturday night after he objected to a group of youths allegedly harassing a young woman. The entire incident was captured on CCTV, police said.The victim, Nandhu alias Shubham Choubey (22), was attacked in Indraprastha Colony around 8 pm. Locals took him to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Shubham worked as an air-conditioner repairman.According to police, Shubham had earlier confronted Chunni, a resident of Karaiya Kheda Road, and his associates for allegedly harassing a young woman. The matter was not reported to the police at that time.On Saturday evening, Chunni and his associates allegedly arrived at Indraprastha Colony on a motorcycle, called Shubham out of his house and stabbed him before fleeing the spot. Though several people were present in the neighbourhood at the time of the attack, no one intervened, police said. Shubham, who was seriously injured, was later taken to the hospital by residents.After receiving information, police reached the spot and launched an investigation. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the accused assaulting Shubham along with their associates.On receiving information, police went to the hospital, but the youth had already died. The accused are being identified on the basis of CCTV footage. A murder case has been registered and teams have been formed to arrest those involved. Police said further action will be taken as the investigation progresses.