Knife Attack on Officer: A Night of Peril in Nagpur

A police sub-inspector in Nagpur was injured during a patrol when a man attacked him with a knife. The assailant then fled on the officer's motorcycle. The injured officer is stable, and a search operation is underway.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Nagpur | Updated: 15-04-2026 23:48 IST | Created: 15-04-2026 23:48 IST
Knife Attack on Officer: A Night of Peril in Nagpur
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A police sub-inspector in Nagpur faced a grave danger during his patrol when an unidentified man attacked him with a knife. This shocking incident occurred in the Kalamna area late Wednesday night, according to officials.

The attack unfolded when PSI Sachin Waklekar stopped a suspicious individual for questioning. Without warning, the suspect slashed at the officer, leaving him with a shoulder injury before fleeing on Waklekar's motorcycle.

PSI Waklekar is currently receiving treatment at Mayo Hospital, where officials report his condition is stable. Meanwhile, local police have registered a case and have initiated a comprehensive search operation to apprehend the assailant.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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