Woman injured in knife attack after argument in Bengaluru park

During the altercation, the pedestrian allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted to attack the student. | Image to illustrate | Photo credit: herstockart

A 22-year-old hotel management student from Kerala sustained minor injuries after an argument between her boyfriend and an unidentified pedestrian turned into a knife attack at Kanakadasa Park in Domlur on Tuesday (October 6) night.

According to police, the woman, identified as Anima, was sitting with her boyfriend, also a hotel management student from Kerala, in the park at around 8 pm when a pedestrian approached them and asked why she was sitting there. He allegedly told them that people could abuse the park.

The woman’s friend questioned the man about his comments, after which an argument ensued between them. During the altercation, the pedestrian allegedly pulled out a knife and attempted to attack the student.

The woman intervened and suffered a slight injury to her lip. She was taken to hospital for treatment.

The accused fled from the spot after the incident. A case has been registered at Halasur police station.

Police said the accused has not yet been identified and efforts are on to trace him.

Published – 7 Oct 2026 20:48 IST