Bantwal, Dec 27, 2017: Bantwal Town Police have arrested one person in connection with the incident of stabbing a murder accused at Kalladka on December 26, Tuesday night.
The arrested person has been identified as Khaleel of Kalladka. He was reportedly one among the group of miscreants which had stabbed Keshav of Veerakambha who was standing near a shop at Kalladka. Incidentally Keshav happens to be one of the accused in the case of murder of Karopady GP Vice President Jaleel Karopady.
The injured Keshav who has been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru is said to be out of danger.
Meanwhile, the stabbing incident had sparked tension in the communally sensitive town of Kalladka. However, the situation is peaceful and under control in the wake of the strict vigil maintained by the police. Senior police officials are camping at Kalladka and additional police forces have also been summoned from other places.