Bantwal: Two youths were brutally assaulted and one was stabbed by a group of miscreants at Anchikatte in Vogga here on Wednesday evening.

The victims were identified as Siddiq (30) resident of Kelaginapete in Bantwal and Munaf (27) resident of Shanti Angadi in B.C Road. The duo were working for Everyday battery company as line salesmen and were returning from Belthangady when the incident happened.

The miscreants attacked them and stabbed Siddiq. It is said that the duo was attacked eyeing on the cash they were carrying with them. A case has been lodged at Bantwal police station.