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Gym Attack: Trainer Stabbed, Assailant Attempts Suicide
31 Mar
Summary
- A 20-year-old fitness trainer was seriously injured in a stabbing at a gym.
- The alleged assailant attempted suicide by consuming rat poison and slashing his wrist.
- Police suspect the attack was motivated by unrequited love from the assailant.
In Thiruvananthapuram, a fitness trainer, Kavya C, aged 20, was critically injured after being stabbed at a gym in Plamoottukada, near Neyyattinkara, on Monday morning around 9:30 AM. The assailant, Ashwanth, a native of Parassala and a frequent visitor to the gym, allegedly attacked Kavya with a knife. She sustained stab wounds to her head and chest.
Following the assault, Ashwanth is reported to have attempted suicide by consuming rat poison and inflicting self-harm. Locals and gym staff discovered both individuals in a pool of blood and rushed them to the hospital. Kavya is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be out of danger, while Ashwanth's condition led to his transfer to the medical college hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for advanced care.
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the motive behind the attack may have been unrequited love. Ashwanth reportedly confessed to being in love with Kavya, who stated she only knew him and had rejected his advances. Police plan to record Ashwanth's arrest soon.
