A 24-year-old Indian origin student, Varun, was critically stabbed with a knife at a public gym in Valparaiso, Indiana.
The incident occurred on Sunday (Oct 29) morning, and the authorities are currently investigating the motives behind the attack.
As per local media reports, the attacker was identified as a 24-year-old Jordan Andrad, who has been detained by the police. The attacker, Andrad, is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and attempted murder.
As per the charging document, upon arrest, Andrad told the police that he had requested a massage at the gym on the morning of the incident.
Upon entering the massage room, he encountered the other man (Varun), whom he described as "a little weird" and potentially threatening.
Andrad claimed that he reacted the "right way" in response to the perceived threat.
The police reported that "Andrad then described (Varun) as a threat to him, so he 'just reacted'."
Victim in critical condition :
Varun has sustained a severe injury to his temple and was transported to a Fort Wayne hospital for urgent medical treatment. The report stated that he was given a slim chance of survival, ranging from "zero to five per cent". Following the violent assault, his condition is said to be serious.
As per the charging document, upon arrest, Andrad told the police that he had requested a massage at the gym on the morning of the incident.
Upon entering the massage room, he encountered the other man (Varun), whom he described as "a little weird" and potentially threatening.
Andrad claimed that he reacted the "right way" in response to the perceived threat.
