On Monday late night, a heated altercation at a tea shop on Shyamal Cross Road in Ahmedabad lead to stabbing, leaving one person injured. The incident occurred at around 1 am when two friends, Prashant Pillai (22) and Jacob Christian, stopped at Shyamal Snacks for tea. 

A complaint was lodged with the Anand Nagar Police Station by Prashant, who reported that he and his friend Jacob were approached by two unknown men questioning their presence in the area.

The men accused the duo of “looking at them” suspiciously, which quickly escalated into an argument. Despite efforts by Prashant and Jacob to ignore the men and collect their order at the tea stall, the confrontation soon turned violent.

One of the accused allegedly attacked Prashant with a knife, aiming at him but inadvertently slashing his left thumb when Prashant attempted to defend himself. The injury required nine stitches, and Prashant also sustained bruises on his wrist. During the altercation, Jacob was reportedly assaulted by the other accused, who joined in and physically attacked both men.

The two friends managed to escape the scene. They sought medical treatment at a nearby hospital, where they contacted their manager, who informed the police control room, prompting an investigation into the assault.

Anand Nagar Police have identified the suspects based on eyewitness testimony, including a tea vendor present during the incident and further investigation is underway, with officers seeking additional witnesses or CCTV footage that may aid the case.