Dispute amidst temple fest in Kollam, attempt to kill youth in Kollam, escapes unhurt

KOLLAM: There was an attempt to kill a youth by hitting him with a car at Ezhukone. An attempt to hit and kill Manu, a native of Kizhakke Maranad, by a white car with a covered number plate was there. The youth had a narrow escape. The visuals of the incident that happened last evening had surfaced.

The youth in a bike was fatally struck by the car that came from behind. The visuals show him getting up. Another car came that time and two women from it were seen getting out after witnessing the accident. However, the white car which went forward was seen coming back and hitting him.

A verbal spat broke out between Manu and another team during a temple fest. It is hinted that this enmity is behind the attack. Manu said that while he was returning from the market, the car hit him and when the car came back, realized that it was an attempt to murder. The youth has identified the people in the car.