Mangalore: Stabbing of Youth Near Car Street Creates Tension
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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (CN)
Mangalore, Mar 17: In what might be an offshoot of the violence in Puttur, one person was stabbed in Car Street area of the city on the evening of Tuesday March 17, around 10 pm.
The victim Noufal (23) was attacked near Balaji Theatre by unidentified miscreants and has been admitted to a private hospital here.
Up to the time of filing this report, there have been no clues as to the identity or whereabouts of the miscreants involved.
City police accompanied by the District Armed Reserve Police, immediately rushed to the spot and have the situation under control.
Stones were pelted in retaliation to the stabbing incident and a Toyota Qualis car was partially damaged. However there have been no reports of any injuries to anyone.
Daijiworld reporter stationed near Car Street has informed that though the situation is tense in the area, there is a strong police presence which is restoring confidence among residents.
Speaking to Daijiworld, a police official said that the police force is fully prepared to deal with any kind of communal violence that might result. He appealed to people not to cause provocations and to refrain from taking the law into their hands.
No untoward incidents have been reported from elsewhere and the situation remains calm in the city.