Bantwal: Hindu Yuva Sena leader and businessman Pushparaj was stabbed with a knife, reportedly by his friend Ravi, at Jakribettu on Sunday, although the reason for the attack is not known yet.

The Bantwal Police conducted an inspection of the site and have registered a case.

The officers said that Pushparaj was traveling in an auto-rickshaw when his friend Ravi stabbed him in the neck. Pushparaj, who was seriously injured in the incident, is being treated at a private hospital in Mangaluru, while Ravi is absconding.

Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik Ulippadi visited the Mangaluru hospital and met Pushparaj and doctors and inquired about his health.

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Chennai (PTI): Veteran leader of the CPI, R Nallakannu died here on Wednesday, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said.

He was aged about 101, party sources said.

A hospital bulletin said, despite intensive care, he passed away at 1.55 PM on February 25, 2026 following failure of all vital organs.