Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal (EP)
Bantwal, Mar 20: Two unidentified miscreants stabbed an astrologer in broad daylight before fleeing from the spot here on Saturday March 20.
The incident took place at Durgaparameshwari Jyothishalaya, Padma complex, B C Road in the afternoon.
The victim has been identified as Pandit Laxmikanth Bhat. He was reportedly stabbed due to personal reasons. The accused closed the door of the astrologer’s office before fleeing.
Bhat, who lost his consciousness after the attack, woke up after sometime and came out from the room. Those who were in the adjacent room saw him severely injured and rushed him to Bantwal government hospital. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.
Bantwal town police inspector Cheluvaraj visited the spot and conducted spot inspection.