Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RS/CN)   

Mangalore, Mar 16: Two people were injured after a clash between two groups of youths at Saibeen Complex in Lalbagh on Monday March 16. 

The incident occurred on Monday evening after three youth allegedly demanded ‘hafta’ by brandishing a knife from a mobile shop located in the complex.  

Zubair, who has a mobile shop on the third floor of the building, and Mustafa, a shop owner, are the injured who have been admitted to a private hospital in the city. The latter has injured his right hand. 

Speaking from the hospital, Zubair said that they were injured when they tried to apprehend the people who were demanding ‘hafta’.  

Prathviraj, resident of Bejai, has lodged a complaint with Barke police about the incident. Describing the course of events at, he said that he had been to the complex to sell a second hand mobile set. 

Prathviraj alleged that the bargaining turned heated and led to the clash after the youths in the complex surrounded them and assaulted them.  

Police have also taken statements given by Zubair and Mustafa and both parties have  lodged complaints at Barke police station.