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21-year-old critical after being attacked with iron rods

21-year-old man attacked by group of youths with iron rods and sticks in Ram Darbar, suffering grievous head injuries. Accused arrested by police.

A group of youths attacked a 21-year-old man with iron rods and sticks near Ravidas Mandir in Ram Darbar on Thursday evening.

The victim, identified as Rohit Kumar, suffered grievous head injuries in the attack. He was rushed to Government Medical College and Hospital in Sector 32, where doctors referred him to PGIMER due to his critical condition.

Police swiftly arrested all accused, identified as Ankit Bassi, 19, Arjun, 20, Riyan, 18, Chintu, 19, Aryan, 18, Ravi Kumar, 24, and Yash, 20, all residents of Ram Darbar.

According to police, there was a history of rivalry between the victim and the accused.

Based on the complaint by the victim’s father, the accused were booked under Sections 147 (rioting), 149 (unlawful assembly guilty), 341 (wrongful restraint), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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