Anti-stabbing squads set up in Hubballi-Dharwad
Police in Karnataka's twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad have formed dedicated anti‑stabbing units to address a rise in knife attacks. The squads will operate under the state’s law‑enforcement department, focusing on rapid response, investigation and community outreach. Officials say the move aims to deter violence and improve public safety in the region and in the surrounding neighborhoods.