Mangaluru, November 7: Attempt to murder a man reportedly for opposing the sale of ganja took place at Shakthinagar here on Friday evening, November 6th. The injured person is Abdul Khader from Shantinagara in the city.
The accused has been identified as Sumit from Moodushedde here.
It is said, at around 9.45 am on Friday, Abdul Khader was standing near a shop along with friends, Irfan, Naushad, Safwan,Tamsheer and Hameen; at Shantinagar. The accused Sumit suddenly approached him holding a knife in hand. It is said that Sumit, used abusive words and also tried to stab him. Abdul Khader saved himself by escaping from the attack and escaping from the spot.
In the complaint, Abdul Khader said that Sumit has been involved with ganja trafficking in Kavoor and Shantinagara areas and he was angered at the fact that the youth from the area had opposed this activity.
A case has been registered by Kavoor police and investigations are on.
