IDUKKI: A youth has been stabbed in Munnar following a dispute over moving an autorickshaw from the Periyavare auto stand. The injured youth has been identified as Ramar, son of Ayyadurai who runs a workshop at Periya stand.

Ramar, who was stabbed in the right hand and abdomen, is undergping treatment at Munnar General Hospital. His condition is critical. Munnar police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The police said that Ramar was attacked by three persons named Madankumar, Karthik and Muniyandi Raj. The accused are absconding, the police added.