Surathkal stabbing incident: Prime accused Gururaj arrested

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 26, 2025: The Surathkal police on Saturday arrested Gururaj, rowdy-sheeter, in connection with an assault case that followed a drunken brawl at a bar in Surathkal on Thursday night.

Gururaj is the main accused in the incident, which left two youths injured. On Friday, the police had arrested three others — Sushanth alias Kadavi (29) of Kana, Surathkal; K.V. Alex Santosh (27) of Idya, Surathkal; and Nithin (26) of Surathkal — for their alleged involvement in the attack.

Police also arrested Arun Shetty (56) of Honnakatte, Surathkal, for allegedly providing shelter to the accused.

According to the police, Gururaj and the others, under the influence of alcohol, picked a quarrel with one of the victims, Nizam, along with his friends Hassan Mukshid and two others, at a bar in Kana around 10.30 p.m. on Thursday. During the altercation, the accused allegedly stabbed Nizam and attacked Mukshid with sharp weapons.

Police said a man identified as Ashok, who is also suspected of harbouring the accused, remains at large. A search is underway to trace him.