Karnataka: Tension prevails as RSS worker stabbed in Kolar

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A worker of Rashitrya Swayam Sevaka Sangha sustained injuries on his ear and hand after two youths from a different community allegedly attacked him with a knife at Marikamba road in Malur town of Kolar district on Saturday.

Ravi Kumar (39), the injured, stated in a complaint that the duo intended to murder him.

Tension prevailed for a while as the BJP workers blocked the road and staged a protest. Superintendent of Police D Devaraj rushed to the spot to control the situation.

"The two youths were fighting over parking a bike. Ravi Kumar intervened, advising them not to fight. Syed Wasim attacked Kumar using a knife. He is in police custody. Probe is on," the SP said.