BANTWAL: Bantwal Town police have taken a 28-year-old man into custody for allegedly stabbing another man with a knife following a money dispute at Pallamajalu Junction on Saturday night, October 17.
The accused, Ajith Kumar Shetty, a resident of Pallamajalu in Bantwal taluk, allegedly owed money to Uday, the elder brother of complainant Lokesh, 27, who lives in B Mooda village. Police took Ajith into custody on Sunday, October 18, and said he would be questioned further before being produced before the court.
Accused allegedly called man to collect money
According to the complaint filed by Lokesh, Ajith had promised to repay the money owed to Uday and asked him to meet at Pallamajalu Junction.
Uday went to the junction accompanied by his younger brother, Lokesh, to collect the amount. However, the meeting allegedly turned violent.
Lokesh reportedly told police that he witnessed Ajith stabbing Uday with a knife when he reached the spot. When Lokesh attempted to intervene, the accused allegedly chased him.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the alleged assault are being investigated by Bantwal Town police.
Injured man shifted to hospital in Mangaluru
Following the incident, local residents rushed to help Uday and took him to Bantwal Government Hospital for initial treatment. He was subsequently shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further medical care.
The extent of his injuries and his latest health condition were not specified in the initial report.
Police register case under BNS sections
Bantwal Town police registered a case under Sections 118(2), 109(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the incident.
Ajith Kumar Shetty was taken into custody on October 18. Police said further questioning would be conducted before he is produced before the competent court.
The investigation is continuing to establish the sequence of events and examine the allegations made in the complaint. The accused’s alleged role remains subject to investigation and judicial proceedings.