Kochi, Kerala: Two police officers were injured in a stabbing incident at a petrol pump in Elamkunnapuzha, Vypin, Kochi, on Tuesday night, October 20, 2026, after they intervened in a violent altercation involving private bus employees and a group of men.
The injured officers were identified as Sub-Inspector Jithin V. and Civil Police Officer Ragesh, attached to the Njarakkal police station. According to media reports, the officers reached the location after receiving information about an attack on private bus staff.
The situation escalated when the officers attempted to intervene and control the violence. They were allegedly attacked and sustained stab injuries. Both officers were taken to hospital for treatment.
Three Men Taken Into Custody
Police reportedly took three men into custody in connection with the incident. They were identified as Prajith, also known as Munna, his brother Prajeesh, and another man identified as Rahil in some reports. The investigation is continuing.
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