Subhash Mahajan
Dalhousie: — A shocking incident of mu*rder has rocked the serene tourist town of Dalhousie, where a hotel employee was allegedly stabbed to death by a fellow staff member following a heated argument late last night.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Chamba, Abhishek Yadav, personally visited the crime scene at Bombay Palace Hotel today to oversee the investigation. Speaking to the media, he confirmed that the altercation took place between two hotel workers, which escalated into violence. One of the employees, identified as Aman, reportedly attacked his colleague Manish with a knife, leading to fatal injuries.
“The moment we received the call, a police team rushed to the spot and immediately shifted the injured person to the hospital, where doctors declared him dead,” SP Yadav stated. “The accused had fled the scene after committing the crime, but was swiftly tracked down and arrested within hours.”
He further informed that all crucial evidence, including CCTV footage, has been collected and forensic teams have also conducted their investigations. The victim’s body has been sent for post-mortem and will be handed over to the family soon. A charge sheet is being prepared, and the accused will be presented in court, he added.
The victim, Manish, hailed from the remote village of Maila and had joined the hotel just two months ago in hopes of saving money for his upcoming wedding. Villagers who reached the hotel upon hearing the news shared that Manish came from a poor family and was engaged to be married in two months.
SP Abhishek Yadav also met with Manish’s relatives and fellow villagers during his visit and assured them of a fair and speedy investigation. The tragic loss has cast a pall over the local community, raising concerns about safety even in peaceful hill towns like Dalhousie.
Police officials reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that justice is delivered swiftly.
