Four youths arrested for armed assault, terrorising public in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram
Four youths were arrested in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, for assaulting a local and terrorising the public with weapons, including a gun and a sword, following a verbal altercation on April 26. The attack occurred in Nalanchira after a youth questioned the group's abusive behaviour. Police from Thumba took the suspects into custody for their involvement in the violent incident. The case highlights concerns over public safety and weapon use in the area.
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The Thumba police in Thiruvananthapuram have arrested four youths for terrorising the public with lethal weapons and assaulting a youth in Nalanchira.The incident took place on April 26 when a group, including those arrested, engaged in verbal altercations and used abusive language towards bystanders. When a local youth questioned their behaviour, the gang purportedly attacked him and struck him on the head with an iron rod. The suspects further escalated the situation by brandishing a gun and a sword to intimidate the public.
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