Kochi, Jul 28 (PTI) Three people were arrested on Monday for allegedly brutally assaulting three youngsters in a road rage incident at Kakkanad near here, officials said.
The arrested were identified as Shefin of Kalamassery, Fahad of Pookattupady and Benny of Kozhikode.
Police said the accused were traced to a location near Benny’s house in Kozhikode and arrested.
According to police, the accused are suspected to be part of a criminal gang active in the Aluva and Perumbavoor areas.
They were brought to the Thrikkakara police station, where the case has been registered, officials said.
The injured were identified as Muhammed Shafi, Praveen Kumar and Nisam, all residents of Vazhakkala.
They were allegedly attacked by the three accused, who were travelling in a car.
Police said the incident occurred around 2 am on Sunday near the roundabout at the NGO Quarters Junction in Kakkanad.
According to the police, the altercation began when Shafi and his friends, who were travelling on a motorcycle, allegedly failed to give way to the car carrying the accused.
As per the FIR, the first accused allegedly punched Shafi and his friends in the face using brass knuckles.
The FIR further alleged that all three accused repeatedly kicked and assaulted the victims with the intention of killing them.
The assault left Shafi with a fractured jaw, four loosened lower front teeth and a forehead injury.
Praveen Kumar suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding, while Nisam sustained severe nasal injuries and deep cuts inside his lip.
The Thrikkakara police have registered a case under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including attempt to murder. PTI TBA TBA ROH
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