Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Mangaluru Machete Attack Linked to Gang Rivalry
A man named Vicky Bappal was badly hurt in an attack with a sharp weapon in Mangaluru.
He was riding his motorcycle when another person on a bike attacked him.
The police think this might be because of a fight between gangs or old problems.
Vicky has been in trouble with the police before for things like selling drugs and fighting.
The police are looking for the person who did this and checking all possible reasons for the attack.
Vicky Bappal was attacked with a sharp weapon in Mangaluru.
The attack happened around 1.45 pm on Saturday near Lalbagh.
Police suspect gang rivalry or old enmity as the motive.
Bappal has a history of criminal cases, including drug peddling and assault.
Police are investigating and have alerted checkposts across Mangaluru.
- Who
- Vicky Bappal, a suspected rowdy sheeter
- What
- Machete attack
- When
- Saturday at 1.45 pm
- Where
- Lalbagh, Mangaluru
- Why
- Suspected gang rivalry or old enmity
Police Investigation
Victim's Background
Motive of the Attack
Police Investigation
Police are investigating whether the attack was due to old enmity or gang rivalry.
Victim's Background
The victim, Vicky Bappal, has a history of criminal cases, including drug peddling and assault.
- Victim
- Vicky Bappal
- Location
- Lalbagh, Mangaluru
- Time of Attack
- 1.45 pm, Saturday
- Injury
- Deep neck wound
- Police Action
- Checkposts alerted, investigation ongoing
- Victim's Criminal Record
- 11 criminal cases, including assault and NDPS-related offences
