Man was killed and his friend was left injured when the duo were attacked early on Wednesday morning at Mahim beach in Mumbai, according to a report by The Times of India.
As per the police, the woman and her companion had gone to Mahim Chowpatty on Tuesday at midnight. At around 2:30 am, two individuals approached them and attempted to molest the woman. When they resisted, they were allegedly thrashed with sharp weapons.
The police who arrived at the spot took both of them to Sion Hospital. The man had succumbed to his injuries while the woman was administered medical aid.
A police officer from Mahaim station told TOI that the duo had cut wounds on their bodies and the police are trying to find the accused involved in the alleged crime.
After the woman lodged a complaint, a case was filed against unknown persons.
Meanwhile, Crime Branch Unit 5 has also launched a parallel inquiry in the case.