CH NEWS
BENGALURU
Four people were injured after a group of masked men allegedly attacked people at two places in Uttarahalli on Sunday night, triggering panic in the area.
The incident occurred around 9.30 pm near Arehalli Gate on Uttarahalli Main Road, within the limits of Subramanyapura police station.
According to police, six men arrived on motorcycles and allegedly attacked people standing by the roadside before fleeing the area. The assailants reportedly attacked the victims without any apparent provocation.
The attackers first targeted two men, both identified as Kiran, who were standing by the roadside. They then moved towards a fish shop near Arehalli and allegedly attacked people there.
Fish shop owner Balasubrahmanyam and two others, identified as Ravi and Raju, were among those injured in the incident.
A senior police officer said four people were injured in the attacks. Three of them were discharged after receiving treatment, while another injured person was recovering at a hospital.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack and identify the assailants. Efforts are also underway to trace the six men who fled the spot on motorcycles.
The sudden attacks caused tension among residents and shopkeepers in the locality. Police are also examining available information and evidence to establish whether the incident was targeted or involved any prior dispute.
The exact reason for the attack remains unclear, and further investigation is underway.