Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Oct 20: The Bantwal Rural police have arrested one person in connection with the stabbing of a youth at the Siddakatte junction on the night of October 18.
The injured victim has been identified as Prakash, a resident of Sangabettu. The accused in the case are Akshith, Kiran alias Ranju, Ajith, Dhanush, Santhosh, and Raju. Among them, the police have arrested 28-year-old Kiran K, a resident of Bantwal.
According to the complaint filed by the victim's brother, Ganesh, Prakash and five of his friends were standing at the Siddakatte junction on the night of October 18.
The accused arrived at the spot, parked their two-wheelers a short distance away, and called Prakash over. As Prakash approached them, the group launched a sudden attack. During the assault, Akshith reportedly stabbed Prakash multiple times with a knife.
A case has been registered at the Bantwal Rural police station under Crime No 141/2026, invoking sections 189(2), 191(2), 115(2), 118(1), 352, 351(2), and 109 read with 190 of the BNS 2023.