Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Mar 4: Bike-borne miscreants followed a man and stabbed him at BC Road here late night on Sunday April 4.
Manoj Sapalya (30), a resident of Valavoor, Brahmarakotlu, has been admitted to hospital with stab injuries.
The miscreants stabbed Manoj at Ajjibettu cross in BC Road, and fled from the spot.
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It is learnt that Manoj was riding from Thumbe towards BC Road, when two unidentified persons, who were wearing helmets, began following Manoj in their bike.
On noticing them, Manoj took a turn into Ajjibettu cross and stopped in front of a shop.
The bike-borne miscreants then attacked Manoj and sped off without stopping.
He has been admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.
Manoj is employed in a civil engineering work abroad. He came to his hometown just two weeks ago. Locals said that his wedding is supposed to be held this month-end.
Bantwal police DySP Valentine D'Souza, town police station inspector Cheluvaraj and other police personnel arrived at the spot. A hunt is on to nab the culprits.