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Crime
Teacher Stabbed and Purse Snatched in Daylight Attack in Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 06:01 PM
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A teacher in Ludhiana was assaulted with a knife in broad daylight and had her purse stolen, prompting a police investigation.
Ludhiana, Punjab – A female teacher was attacked with a knife on a public road in Ludhiana during daylight hours, according to local reports. The assailant not only injured the teacher but also snatched her purse before fleeing the scene. Police arrived shortly after the incident and have begun a criminal investigation, seeking witnesses and any CCTV footage that may have captured the attack. Authorities have urged the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrator. The incident has raised concerns about safety for educators traveling to and from schools in the city.