Shimla: Three men from Punjab have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a bus driver, conductor and two passengers following a road rage incident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, police said on Thursday.
The accused have been identified as Nishan Pal (46) from Sagla village in Hoshiarpur, Balwinder Singh (45) from Pathankot, and Alish (21).
According to police, the incident occurred on Wednesday night near Thural village when the accused, travelling in a car, attempted to overtake a bus heading towards Delhi but failed, leading to an argument.
The car occupants then allegedly blocked the bus and confronted the driver and passengers. During the altercation, they reportedly fired shots in the air to intimidate the victims before attacking them with a knife.
Police reached the spot promptly and arrested the accused. The injured were rushed to Tanda Medical College, where they are undergoing treatment.
Authorities also recovered the weapon used in the crime from the scene. Superintendent of Police Ashok Ratan confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 25 of the Arms Act. Further investigation is underway.
