Vitla: Man attacks woman with lethal weapon in full public view

Vitla: In a shocking incident, a man murderously attacked a woman with a weapon, seriously wounding her,  in full public view here.

The incident took place at Pariyaltadka market area in Punacha village on Saturday.

Shekhar Poojary (50) allegedly attacked Lata, a resident of Natakallu Navagrama in Punacha, sources said.

Lata was rushed to the Vitla Community Health Center, and thereafter referred to a hospital in Puttur for further treatment, sources added.

The exact reason for the attack was not immediately known.

Vitla Police are investigating the case.