Man killed, three injured in stabbing at Mumbai’s Kurar; two held

The accused are currently in custody, and the police are initiating legal proceedings against them. Representational pic

A man was killed and three others injured after two people allegedly attacked them with a knife in the Appa Pada area under Kurar Police Station limits in Mumbai, police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 12) Gajanan Rajmane said the incident occurred following a minor dispute that escalated while the individuals were sitting in a rickshaw at the Appa Pada rickshaw stand.

"An incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Kurar Police Station at Appa Pada. Two accused individuals stabbed a person with a knife; they also injured others who had come to intervene. The accused are currently in our custody, and we are initiating legal proceedings against them," Rajmane said.

He added that police teams have been deployed to conduct a detailed investigation and collect evidence, including CCTV footage from the area.

"The documentation is being prepared, and we are proceeding with the next steps," he said.

According to police, the victim has been identified as Akash Gotre. Three others sustained injuries in the attack, including injuries to the arm.

Police said preliminary investigation suggests the incident stemmed from a minor altercation that escalated into violence.

Authorities are also awaiting medical reports to determine whether the accused were under the influence of any substance at the time of the incident.

The accused have been identified as Virendra and Mahendra, both of whom have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway.

(With ANI inputs)