After fallout with wife, man stabs to death marriage broker in Mangaluru

A 50-year-old man was fatally stabbed while his two sons were injured in an attack by their relative following a family dispute here, the police said on Friday.

The incident occurred at Valachil under Mangaluru Rural Police Station limits late on Wednesday night, they said.

The deceased has been identified as Suleman, a resident of Vamanjoor, who worked as a marriage broker. His sons, Riyab and Siyab, sustained injuries in the attack.

According to police, Suleman had helped facilitate the marriage of the accused, Mustafa (30), a relative, about eight months ago. After a fallout between Mustafa and his wife, tension had been reportedly brewing between the accused and Suleman.

On May 22, around 9:30 pm, after an abusive phone call from Mustafa, Suleman and his sons went to the accused's residence. As they were leaving after a conversation, Mustafa allegedly emerged from his house and stabbed Suleman in the neck.

He then attacked the sons, injuring one in the chest and the other on the forearm, he said.

The victims were taken to Janapriya hospital with the help of locals where Suleman was declared brought dead, while his sons were admitted for treatment, police said.

A case was registered at Mangaluru Rural Police Station and the accused was arrested. Further investigation is under way.