Mangaluru, Feb 27, 2023: An autorickshaw driver sustained serious injuries after two men who were reportedly under the influence of drugs, wielded machete and threatened locals on the beach near the Panambur Mogaveera Mahasaba close by Chitrapura in Suratkal police station limits on February 26, Sunday.
The injured autorickshaw driver has been hospitalised. His autorickshaw has also been damaged by the assailants.
It is learnt the police have detained one of the miscreants while search is on for another accused.
It is learnt some drug addicts were involved in immoral activities in the area and were also warned by the villagers. It is believed that the attack was in retaliation to it.