Manhunt launched for rowdy who stabbed four in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The Bengaluru police have launched a manhunt for a history-sheeter who stabbed four people in Indiranagar without provocation on the night of 8 February. The suspect, identified as Kadamba, has six criminal cases against him and is known for picking petty quarrels.
The incidents occurred between 9:30 pm and 10:00 pm on 100 Feet Road. Kadamba allegedly attacked Jashwanth P (19), Mahesh Sitapati S (23), Deepak Kumar Varma (24), and Tammaiah (44) in their neck and jaw region using a sharp object, likely a pocket knife. Jashwanth was stabbed for taking a wrong turn, Sitapati for not responding to a question, and the two pani puri vendors were reportedly attacked over food availability and bill payment.
In the early hours of 9 February, Kadamba attacked a motorist, Adil (24), near 80 Feet Road around 2:30 am. Though he failed to stab him, he fled with Adil’s Suzuki Access scooter after initially asking for a drop to KR Puram Railway Station.
Police have traced Kadamba to Hoskote. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) D Devaraj, he was spotted at a medical store seeking money for food. CCTV footage confirmed his presence in the area along with the stolen scooter.
A resident of a slum in Old Binnamangala, Kadamba has previous cases related to house break-in, assault, and robbery. A rowdy sheet was opened against him at Indiranagar police station in May 2024. Police had initiated preventive measures, including a ₹1 lakh bond for good behaviour. However, he allegedly fought with his family over money for alcohol before going on the stabbing spree.
The Indiranagar police have registered five FIRs and launched an investigation under s. 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempted murder. Four teams have been formed to track and apprehend the suspect.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
