Drunken brawl claims man’s life

Vijayawada: A 32-year-old man, identified as Shaik Rafi, was attacked with knives by his friends following a drunken brawl on Wednesday night. The incident was reported from Tadigadapa under Penamaluru mandal in Krishna district. Police said a complaint was lodged by Shaik Karimullah (63) stating that his son Rafi (33), was returning home on Wednesday night when his friends Shabu and Sohel took him to a bar in Yanamalakuduru.A quarrel broke out between Rafi’s other friends Nadakuditi Nagaraju, Yella Reddy, Anil, and Don Basha who were already there. As Rafi tried to control them, they attacked Rafi with a knife and escaped from the place. Rafi died at the GGH. The accused are said to be absconding. TNN