Prayagraj: A group of unidentified persons attempted to kill a young man preparing for competitive exams, and injured his genitals near Jari village under Kaudhiyara police station in trans Yamuna area on late Wednesday night. The critically injured youth, identified as Parivartan Maurya (22) and resident of Jari village, is undergoing treatment at SRN hospital.
SP (trans Yamuna) Saurabh Dixit told TOI that Maurya used to travel between Kydganj and Kaudhiayra (trans Yamuna) to attend coaching classes. He used to return from his classes at 6 pm. Around 8:30 pm on Wednesday, he received a call on his mobile, and left the house.
As he not return home till late in the night, his family members started looking for him. Maurya was rescued by villagers from a field outside the village.
Upon being alerted, a team of Kaudhiyara police rushed to the spot and brought him to SRN hospital for treatment.
Police said Maurya suffered injuries on his neck and genitals. This revealed that a group of persons had made an abortive bid to kill the student.
The SP claimed that the police have managed to ascertain the identity of the persons involved in the incident, and raids are being conducted to nab them.