Police have arrested three youths for killing a 25-year-old convicted murderer near Khuda Jassu village on Friday evening.

The victim, Rishab, was a resident of Janata Colony in Nayagaon. Recently released from prison, he was attacked with knives and sharp weapons, resulting in fatal injuries, police said.

The accused have been identified as Anna of Jhampur, Punjab, 26; Pankaj of Sector 25, Chandigarh, 25; and Nakul of Sector 38 (West), Chandigarh, 20.

According to investigators, Rishab was passing a wall near Khuda Jassu when the accused attacked him. Initial investigations suggest that the attack may have been revenge-motivated as the victim was involved in a murder case in Nayagaon a few years ago. After his release from prison, the attackers targeted him as revenge for killing their friend.

After the police were informed, they quickly responded to the spot and took Rishab to GMSH, Sector 16. But he was declared brought dead. The accused were arrested for murder and later detained.