A 34-year-old man was arrested in Kozhikode for allegedly stabbing a motorcycle rider following a quarrel over vehicle parking. The incident occurred at Olavanna when the accused became aggressive after being questioned about his reckless parking. The injured rider, a resident of Mathara, reported the matter to the police.
The Pantheerankavu police arrested 34-year-old Mohammed Ameef on Wednesday for stabbing a motorcycle rider in Olavanna, Kozhikode district. The altercation stemmed from a dispute over the accused's reckless parking in the middle of the road.
According to police sources, the victim confronted Ameef about the parking, leading to the suspect turning aggressive and attacking the rider with a knife. The injured man, a resident of Mathara, sustained injuries and was treated at a local hospital before lodging a complaint.
This incident highlights ongoing issues with road rage and parking disputes in urban areas of Kerala. Authorities have registered a case against Ameef under relevant sections for assault, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain further details.