Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Youth killed, friend injured in Kerala road rage stabbing
Two young men, Muhammad Shafeek and Samson, were involved in a road rage incident in Kerala.
They were trying to overtake a bullock cart that didn't move aside.
This led to a fight, and the accused, Nelson and Jenson, stabbed Shafeek and Samson.
Shafeek sadly died from his injuries, and Samson is in the hospital.
The police are looking for the accused to understand what happened and bring them to justice.
Muhammad Shafeek (24) was killed and his friend Samson (18) was seriously injured in a road rage incident in Kozhinjampara, Palakkad, Kerala.
The incident occurred around 10:30 PM on Saturday when Shafeek and his friends attempted to overtake a bullock cart.
An altercation ensued, leading to Nelson and Jenson allegedly stabbing Shafeek and Samson.
The injured were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to a speciality hospital, where Shafeek succumbed to his injuries.
Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused, Nelson and Jenson.
- Who
- Muhammad Shafeek (24) and Samson (18) were the victims; Nelson and Jenson are the accused.
- What
- A road rage incident resulting in a stabbing.
- When
- Around 10:30 PM on Saturday, July 25.
- Where
- Kozhinjampara, Palakkad, Kerala.
- Why
- An altercation over blocking the road led to the stabbing.
Victims' Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Cause of the Incident
Victims' Perspective
The victims attempted to overtake a bullock cart that did not make way despite repeated honking, leading to an altercation.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may have felt threatened or provoked by the honking and the attempt to overtake.
- Victims
- Muhammad Shafeek (24) and Samson (18)
- Accused
- Nelson and Jenson
- Location
- Kozhinjampara, Palakkad, Kerala
- Time of Incident
- Around 10:30 PM on Saturday
- Status of Accused
- Absconding