Jammu, Feb 23 (PTI) Police have arrested a youth on Monday for allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times with a sharp-edged weapon, officials here said.
According to the police, they received information regarding a woman being stabbed and rushed to the spot.
Rafia Bano suffered multiple stab wounds, including on her neck. They took her to a Government Medical College (GMC), Jammu, for advanced treatment.
Police launched an investigation. The accused, Amarjeet Singh, in a bid to mislead the police, also attempted to injure himself with a blunt knife but was restrained in time.
They also recovered the weapon of offence.
The woman, Rafia Bano, is currently undergoing treatment and is said to be in a stable condition, police said.
An FIR has been registered at Gangyal police station under relevant sections, and further investigation is underway. PTI AB AB HIG HIG
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