Man killed, two injured in knife attack in Manali
A 35-year-old laborer was stabbed to death and two others were injured during an altercation near a liquor outlet in Manali. Police have arrested two suspects who were allegedly seeking revenge for a dispute over a board game.
Why it matters
The incident underscores concerns regarding public safety and the prevalence of violent crime involving individuals with prior criminal records.
A 35-year-old daily wage labourer was stabbed to death and two others were injured following an altercation near a Tasmac outlet on Chinnamanur Road in Manali on Sunday night.
The deceased was identified as N. Ramaraj (35) of CPCL Nagar, Vaikkadu, Manali. The injured, B. Raja (52) of Church Street and V.Perumal (43) of Raghavan Street, are undergoing treatment at Government Stanley Medical College Hospital.
Police said the three men, who were friends, were consuming alcohol outside the TASMAC outlet when Y.Murali (35), a painter, and R. Loganathan alias Pattu (32) arrived there armed with kitchen knives.
According to police sources , Murali and Loganathan had a dispute with Ramaraj’s friend, Gnanam, following an argument over a traditional board game. The duo came to the spot looking for Gnanam. As he was not there, they allegedly questioned Ramaraj and his friends about his whereabouts, leading to an argument.
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