THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a suspected fallout of a rivalry, the miscreants chopped off the leg of a youth at Padasseri in Attukal. The legs of Sarath aged 27 of Padasseri were chopped off. The crime was committed near the Attukal Parking Ground.
Biju and Sivan are suspected to have committed the act. The three belonged to the same goonda gang. A tense situation was prevailing in the area after an auto was vandalised in the area the other day. Police suspect the act to be a continuation of this. Sarath is an accused in many cases. The Thiruvananthapuram Fort Police have started an investigation.
The condition of Sarath who sustained hack injuries on both legs is stated to be critical. He has been admitted at the ICU of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College.