Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 24 (PTI) A 24-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked following a brawl at Kattakada here, police said on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Rahul, a native of Elluvila near Kattakada.
According to police, the accused, who is yet to be identified, fled the scene soon after the incident.
Officials said a scuffle broke out between Rahul and the assailant in front of Rajashree Auditorium near Killy, Kattakada, at around 10.45 pm on Thursday.
In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly stabbed Rahul using an object resembling a vehicle key.
Rahul was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Police suspect the accused had an earlier altercation with Rahul at a bar and later followed him before carrying out the attack.
An investigation is underway. The body will be handed over to the family after the postmortem, police added. PTI TBA TBA KH
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