Man held for roaming with knife, pistol near Nathu Colony Chowk

New Delhi: A man had slashed his throat with a knife and was running in public near Nathu Colony Chowk with a knife and a pistol in his hand, informed Delhi police.

The person was identified as Krishan Sherwal, who is currently under treatment at a hospital.

“Two PCR calls were received at 6:40 p.m. and 6:50 p.m. on March 16 at MS Park police station that a person, Krishan Sherwal, slashed his throat with a knife and was running in public near Nathu Colony chowk with a knife and a pistol in hand. He also open fired,” said an officer.

#WATCH | Two PCR calls were received at 6:40 pm & 6:50 pm on 16 March at PS MS Park that a person, Krishan Sherwal had slit his throat with a knife & was running in public near Nathu Colony chowk with a knife & a pistol in his and also opened fire: Delhi Police

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A policeman was injured as the officers tried to overpower him.

“At Nathu Colony chowk, the public and our officers tried to overpower him and in the melee that followed, he injures an officer and snatched his pistol, firing one round. Eventually, however, the police caught him and the pistol was recovered from his possession,” the officer said.

A case was registered against the man under sections 307, 349, 397, 186, and 353 of the IPC.

“Krishna Sherwal is currently under treatment at a hospital. A case has been registered under IPC sections 307, 394, 397, 186, and 353 of the IPC and Section 27 of the Arms Act at MS Park police station. Sherwal had separated from his wife and had been in a state of depression,” the officer added.

Further investigation is underway.