Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Four Injured in Machete Attacks Near Bengaluru's Arehalli Gate
A group of men on motorcycles allegedly attacked people in Bengaluru with machetes.
The attacks happened around 9 p.m.
on Sunday.
The first attack was near Maramma Circle.
The attackers then went to a fish shop area and hurt two more people.
Four people were injured altogether.
Three were treated and allowed to go home.
One person was still in the hospital.
Police are investigating the reason and trying to find the attackers.
A group of men allegedly attacked four people with machetes near Arehalli Gate in Bengaluru.
Police said the attacks occurred around 9 p.m. Sunday at two locations on Uttarahalli Main Road.
The assailants reportedly arrived on three motorcycles; four wore helmets and two wore masks.
Two victims were attacked near Maramma Circle, followed by two others near a fish stall.
Three victims were discharged after treatment, while one remained hospitalized; police formed special teams to make arrests.
- Who
- Four people were injured; police are seeking a group of assailants who allegedly carried out the attacks.
- What
- The assailants allegedly attacked roadside people with machetes at two locations.
- When
- Around 9 p.m. on Sunday; the report was issued on Monday, September 21.
- Where
- Near Maramma Circle and Arehalli Gate on Uttarahalli Main Road, within Subramanyapura police station limits in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Police said there was no apparent provocation, while the motive remains under investigation.
- Injured
- Four people
- Weapons
- Machetes
- Suspects described
- Six men on three motorcycles; four reportedly wore helmets and two wore masks
- Attack locations
- Near Maramma Circle and near a fish stall by Arehalli Gate
- Medical condition
- Three injured people were discharged; one remained under treatment
- Police action
- Four suspects were identified and three special teams were formed
- Police station limits
- Subramanyapura