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- A youth named Ritesh Tiwari was attacked by unknown assailants on bikes near Devkali Mod in the Sukhpura police station area of Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leaving a knife stuck in his back.
- Despite his serious injury, he travelled directly to the police station, and a video of him there with the knife still in his back has gone viral on social media.
- In the video, he alleged he had been complaining for 15 days but the outpost incharge was not making arrests after taking money, though police have not officially confirmed this claim.
- Police sent him to hospital, from where he was referred to Varanasi, and have detained two people for questioning while investigating all aspects of the case.
What to watch next
- Outcome of police questioning of the two detained individuals and identification of the attackers
- The victim's medical condition after referral to Varanasi
- Whether the bribery allegation against the outpost incharge is officially investigated
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Named India · Balia · Ritesh Tiwari · Uttar Pradesh · Varanasi · Sukhpura Police Station · Unknown Assailants
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