Two brothers stabbed after luring them on pretext of returning loan amount in Bantwal

Bantwal: Two brothers were stabbed in Pallamajalu, B. Mooda village, on October 17, allegedly over a financial dispute. The accused was taken into custody by Bantwal Town Police on October 18.

According to a complaint filed by Lokesh, 27, the incident stemmed from a loan taken by the accused, Ajith Kumar Shetty, also known locally as Ajith Kallagudde, from Lokesh's brother, Udaya. Udaya had reportedly been repeatedly demanding repayment of the overdue amount.

On the night of the incident, Ajith allegedly contacted Udaya and promised to repay the loan if he met him at Pallamajalu. Udaya went to the junction and asked Lokesh to join him.

When Lokesh arrived, he allegedly witnessed Ajith stabbing Udaya with a knife. Lokesh tried to intervene and protect his brother, but the accused allegedly turned on him and chased him away.

Hearing the commotion, local residents rushed to the spot and shifted the critically injured Udaya to Bantwal Government Hospital. He was later transferred to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.

Based on Lokesh's complaint, Bantwal Town Police registered a case and took Ajith into custody. Police said he would be produced before the court after further interrogation.