Overview
- The assault occurred Sunday in Kulur on the outskirts of Mangaluru after four men confronted the worker, questioned his nationality, and demanded identity documents.
- The attackers allegedly used the victim’s own tools, causing a serious head injury with heavy bleeding, before a local woman intervened to help rescue him.
- Police said the worker initially avoided lodging a complaint out of fear, and the case reached authorities after local leaders raised concerns.
- Verification by police established that the victim is an Indian citizen who has worked seasonally in Mangaluru for 10–15 years, staying several months each year.
- A case has been registered under multiple BNS sections, including wrongful restraint and attempt to murder; the accused—identified as Sagar, Danush, Lalu alias Rathish, and Mohan, all from Kulur—have been ordered arrested, with the investigation ongoing under Kavoor police limits.