Telangana: Drunk man attacks elderly person with sword

Nizamabad: An elderly man was allegedly attacked with a sword by a drunk person on Sunday night (June 16) at Bodhan in Nizamabad district. The victim has been identified as Posetti, a native of Rakasipeta and a cobbler by profession.

While Posetti was on his way to Sarbati Canal to buy equipment related to mending shoes when he came across the accused, Lalu Singh, and noticed him wielding a sword. When Posetti questioned Singh about the sword, the accused, who was in an inebriated state, began to attack him with the weapon.

The victim suffered from severe injuries on his leg and shoulder and was rushed to a government hospital nearby. Bodhan Police registered a case and have taken Singh into custody.