Kishore Peraje
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Dec 9: In an attempt to murder, a man was brutally attacked with weapons in broad daylight at Maripalla junction here on Wednesday December 9.
Haneef alias Mada Haneef, aged about 38, was attacked by a gang of around 11 persons, sources said.
It is learnt that Haneef was going from his house to his shop located near Maripalla junction, when around 11 persons came in an Alto car and bikes and attacked him with weapons, before fleeing the spot.
Haneef who was critically injured was rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru.
Sources said that Haneef was an accused in the murder of Rifai, an auto driver, last year.
Haneef's brother Hakeem said that he dropped his brother at the shop on Wednesday morning, soon after which 11 persons armed with weapons came and attacked Haneef. It is suspected that the attack was carried out by Jabbar gang.
ASP Vincent Shantakumar, Banwal circle inspector Beliappa and other police personnel visited the spot.
DCP Shantharaju visited the hospital where Haneef was admitted.
Bantwal rural police have registered a case.