Youth arrested for stabbing roommate in drunken brawl

Coimbatore: A youth was arrested on Monday for brutally assaulting his roommate with a deadly weapon on Saturday.
The accused was identified as K Akash, 24, of Kallangadu at Mayiladuthurai. He worked as a crane operator at a private engineering firm. The victim was identified as K Bhuvanesh, 28, from Pudukottai, who also works as a crane operator and was residing with Akash, along with two other co-workers. Police said the duo had a history of previous enmity.
On Sunday night, Bhuvanesh and Akash, who were under the influence of alcohol, were stopped by the Ukkadam police. A case was registered against Akash for drunken driving and the motorcycle, belonging to Bhuvanesh was seized. The duo returned to their room in an autorickshaw.
Bhuvanesh argued with Akash and asked him to fall at his feet as his motorcycle was seized because of his drunken driving. Akash picked a fight, and it soon turned physical as Bhuvanesh beat Akash. Bhuvanesh subsequently pulled out a knife and attempted to assault Akash. However, the latter suddenly grabbed the knife and stabbed Bhuvanesh in his abdomen and ribs. He sustained severe injuries and was admitted to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) for treatment.
Based on his complaint, Sundarapuram police registered a case against Akash and arrested him on Monday. He was remanded in judicial custody.