Mangaluru, Dec 14: A youth was brutally stabbed to death at Saraswati colony in the limits of Someshwar town municipal council in Dakshina Kannada last night.
The victim has been identified as Varun Gatty (28), a resident of Saraswati colony. The accused in the crime is believed to be a man named Sooraj, according to police sources.
The tragic event transpired when Varun confronted Sooraj, Raviraj and another, who were reportedly consuming alcohol near a private school late last night.
It is learnt that, a heated argument escalated between two groups when Varun and his friend Akshay questioned the trio for throwing liquor bottles near the school.
During the altercation, Sooraj allegedly stabbed Varun in the chest. Even though Varan was rushed to a private hospital by his brother Sharan and others, the doctors pronounced him brought dead.
Initial investigation suggest that longstanding enmity might have fuelled the fatal confrontation. With municipal council elections scheduled for December 27, suspicions arise among locals that political tensions could be a contributing factor to the altercation, given the limited time left for nominations.
Police have arrested Suraj and Raviraj in connection with the incident.
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