A 22-year-old man was brutally assaulted by a gang in Rajendranagar in Koramangala on Sunday afternoon. The victim, Manoj, is said to be in a critical condition. The attack was caught by a passer-by on his mobile camera and uploaded on social media which went viral on Monday.
According to the police, Manoj was attacked using machetes and other weapons, allegedly, by Karthik and six others near Ambedkar statue in Koramangala near the Regional Passport Office. The police said the accused, Karthik, had a trivial row with Manoj recently. Manoj had allegedly threatened and abused Karthik’s friend’s father, who had been suffering from a prolonged illness. The man died on Sunday and Manoj had attended his funeral.
Karthik, who was on the spot, allegedly attacked Manoj, blaming him for the death, a police officer said.
