Udupi Incident: Teenagers Injured After Knife Attack by Distressed Young Woman
By ETF Desk
In the late evening of May 12, a mentally distressed young woman wielding a chef's knife rushed into the main market area of Udupi, forcing pedestrians to flee and striking several people. Police arrived within minutes and subdued the suspect, who was taken into custody while authorities secured the scene.
The incident, captured on multiple CCTV cameras, highlights the growing concern over mental health support in the district. Local residents described the chaos as terrifying, with several injured, most of whom were treated at Udupi Hospital and taken to the emergency ward.
City officials are calling for better mental health resources and heightened security in public spaces. The police have announced an investigation into the circumstances leading to the attack and will cooperate with medical teams to support the victims. Source: Google News – Udupi.