Man Held for Stabbing Man Over Money Dispute in Bantwal

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 18, 2026: Bantwal Town police have taken a 28-year-old man into custody for allegedly stabbing a man with a knife over a money dispute at Pallamajalu junction on Saturday night.

The accused, Ajith Kumar Shetty, a resident of Pallamajalu in Bantwal taluk, allegedly owed money to Uday, the elder brother of complainant Lokesh, 27, of B Mooda village.

Ajith Kumar Shetty

According to the complaint, Ajith called Uday to the junction, promising to repay the money. Uday went there with Lokesh. On reaching the spot, Lokesh allegedly witnessed Ajith stabbing Uday with a knife. When Lokesh tried to intervene, the accused allegedly chased him.

Local residents rushed the injured Uday to Bantwal Government Hospital. He was later shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment.

Police registered a case under Sections 118(2), 109(1) and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Ajith was taken into custody on Sunday and will be questioned further before being produced before the court, police said.

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