Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal
Bantwal, Oct 18: A man was allegedly stabbed with a knife following a dispute over money at Pallamajalu Junction in Bantwal on the night of October 17. The accused has been taken into police custody for investigation.
According to the complaint filed by Lokesh, 27, a resident of B Mooda village in Bantwal, the accused, Ajith Kumar Shetty, a resident of Pallamajalu in Bantwal taluk, had borrowed money from Lokesh’s brother, Uday. Uday had been asking Ajith to repay the amount.
On October 17, the accused allegedly told Uday that he would return the money and asked him to come to Pallamajalu that night. Accordingly, Uday went to Pallamajalu Junction to collect the money. He had also asked his brother, Lokesh, to come to the spot.
When Lokesh reached the location, he allegedly witnessed Ajith stabbing his elder brother, Uday, with a knife. When Lokesh attempted to intervene, the accused allegedly chased him.
Subsequently, local residents gathered at the spot and took Uday to Bantwal Government Hospital for treatment. He was later shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.
In connection with the incident, Bantwal Town police station has registered a case under Crime No. 144/2026 under Sections 118(2), 109(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
The accused, Ajith Kumar Shetty, aged 28, residing at Pallamajalu House in Bantwal taluk, was taken into custody for investigation on October 18.
Police said he would be questioned further and subsequently produced before the competent court.