A local scuffle turned fatal in Thiruvananthapuram's Naruvamoodu on Saturday evening, when two youths allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old. The deceased has been identified as Shiva Soorya, a native of Ayanimoodu in Pallichal.

The incident occurred around 8.30 pm near a textile shop at Punnamoodu. The three individuals, who were known to the victim, arrived on a motorcycle and got into an altercation with him. The accused allegedly attacked Shiva Soorya with the intention of killing him over a prior dispute.

Visuals from the scene show the duo dragging the unconscious youth and placing him on the motorcycle before riding away with him.

Following the incident, the victim's father lodged a complaint with the Naruvamoodu Police Station. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case under Section 103(1) (punishment for murder) and Section 3(5) (acts done by several persons in furtherance of a common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.