Dharawad: A youth was attacked with a knife near Santosh Nagar in Old Hubballi. The youth died while being shifted to KIMS Hospital.

The deceased youth, identified as Nagaraj Chalavadi, was stabbed in the neck by a group of 15 people with a knife.

It is learnt that the incident took place during the Annasantharpanam and the deceased has been booked under Section 302 at Kasbapete Police Station. The reason behind this is yet to be ascertained.

Hubballi Police visited the spot.