Guwahati, July 3 -- A sudden machete attack in Naharlagun's C-Sector area of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon left two residents injured, triggering swift police action that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect.

The accused, identified as Daman Nima from Nima village in Upper Subansiri district, reportedly attacked pedestrians without any provocation at around 1:15 PM. According to police, the act appeared to be random and unprovoked.

A team from Naharlagun Police, led by Inspector K Dev, promptly responded and apprehended the accused near Pachin Road shortly after the incident.

The victims, Nehru Murtem (57) and Hage Anku (54), both residents of C-Sector, sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. ...