Dhakar began murder rampag­e in a hospit­al in Palwal then walked the city's street­s pickin­g victim­s at random­NEW DELHI: A former army lieutenant bludgeoned six people to death with an iron rod Tuesday in a killing spree that sparked panic in a northern Indian city. Naresh Dhankar, 45, began his murder rampage in a hospital in Palwal then walked the city’s streets picking victims at random, police said. “The accused has been arrested and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital,” the spokesman told AFP. A TV grab showed Dhankar, wearing a blue pullover, walking with an iron rod in his hands. Indian army personnel kills officer following argument ‘over mobile phone’As news of the attacks spread on social media, police appealed to residents of the city in Haryana state not to panic.

Source: The Express Tribune January 02, 2018 13:52 UTC