Byndoor, September 14, 2025: A fatal altercation between two alcohol-addicted friends turned deadly on Saturday night, September 13, 2025, near Kosalli in Yadthare village, Byndoor taluk, Udupi district. The victim, Bino Philip (45), a native of Kerala, was stabbed to death by his associate, Uday, during a drunken brawl at Devaragadde, close to Toodalli Devaragadde orchard.

Bino Philip and Uday, both working as rubber tappers in the orchard owned by Thomas from Toodalli Devaragadde, had been employed there for the past two years. Reports indicate they frequently quarreled under the influence of alcohol. On Saturday night, their argument escalated, leading Uday to stab Bino with a rubber tapping knife. Bino succumbed to his injuries at the scene due to severe bleeding.

Kundapur DYSP H.D. Kulkarni and Byndoor Police visited the crime scene for inspection. A case has been registered at Byndoor Police Station.