Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Gang Attacks Four People at Two Bengaluru Locations
A group of about seven people riding motorcycles attacked people in two parts of Bengaluru.
The attacks happened on Sunday evening at about 9 p.m.
First, the group attacked Kiran and his friend near Circle Maramma Temple.
They used machetes and then escaped.
Kiran was injured and taken to a hospital, while his friend was later released.
The group then went to Arehalli Arch and attacked Raju and Ravi.
Police have identified four suspects and are trying to arrest them.
Investigators have not yet found out why the attacks happened.
A gang of about seven people on motorcycles attacked people at two Bengaluru locations on Sunday around 9 p.m.
The first attack occurred near Circle Maramma Temple in Hosahalli, under Subramanyapura police station limits.
Kiran and a friend were attacked with machetes; Kiran remained hospitalized while his friend was discharged.
The same gang later attacked Raju and Ravi near a fish stall at Arehalli Arch.
Police said the attacks appeared unprovoked, but the motive remains unknown; four suspects have been identified.
- Who
- A gang of about seven people on motorcycles attacked Kiran, his friend, Raju and Ravi.
- What
- The gang carried out two apparently unprovoked attacks using machetes.
- When
- Sunday evening at about 9 p.m.
- Where
- Near Circle Maramma Temple in Hosahalli and near Arehalli Arch in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Police have not yet determined the motive.
- Reported attackers
- About seven people traveling on motorcycles
- First location
- Near Circle Maramma Temple, Hosahalli
- Second location
- Near Arehalli Arch
- Weapons
- Machetes
- Injuries
- Kiran was hospitalized; his friend was discharged
- Police action
- Four suspects identified and three teams formed to make arrests
- Motive
- Not yet established