Night of Terror in Kozhikode: Man Linked to Drug Network Brutally Stabbed, Car Vandalized in Suspected Rivalry Attack

Kozhikode, Kerala – A night of chilling violence ripped through Karikkamkulam, near Bilathikulam, in Kozhikode, leaving a 25-year-old man with reported ties to a local drug network in critical condition after a brutal stabbing attack. The incident, which unfolded on Monday night, has sent shockwaves through the community and underscored the sinister underbelly of organized crime in the region.

The victim, identified as Ajmal from Ponnakkaran, was driving his car with a female friend when their vehicle was suddenly intercepted by another car.

What followed was a terrifying ordeal: masked assailants, their faces obscured, dragged Ajmal out of his vehicle and subjected him to a relentless barrage of stab wounds. The attackers didn't stop there; they then proceeded to extensively vandalize Ajmal's car, leaving it a wreck before making their escape into the night.

Ajmal, suffering from multiple, severe stab injuries, was immediately rushed to the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

His survival hangs in the balance as medical professionals battle to save him.

Authorities from the Nadakkavu police station have registered a case and launched a full-scale investigation into the horrific incident. While the motive is still under investigation, police sources strongly suspect the attack is a direct fallout of rivalries within the clandestine drug network.

This suspicion is amplified by Ajmal’s past; he is no stranger to law enforcement, with previous cases related to drug dealing registered against him at both Nadakkavu and Chemmangad police stations.

The brutal nature of the assault and the clear targeting of Ajmal point towards a premeditated act, possibly a warning or retaliation in the cut-throat world of drug trafficking.

As investigators piece together the clues, the community waits with bated breath for answers, hoping justice will be served and the perpetrators of this audacious night attack brought to light. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous forces at play beneath the surface of seemingly peaceful communities.