Nagpur: Hudkeshwar police have mounted a search to apprehend an unidentified two-wheeler rider who tried to kill a 58-year old woman by stabbing her with a knife on Thursday night.

The woman, Manorama Natthu Godbole (58), resident of Plot No. 71, Khankhoje Nagar, was returning home walking after work around 9 pm on Thursday. Midway, an unidentified person riding a two-wheeler accosted her, whipped out a knife and stabbed Manorama on her stomach with the intention to kill her. After the murderous attack, the accused two-wheeler rider fled the spot. In the meantime, a profusely bleeding Manoram was rushed to GMCH where she is reportedly battling for life.

Hudkeshwar PSI Lakde, based on a complaint filed by Manorama’s husband Natthu Yadavrao Godbole (62), has booked the accused under Section 307 of the IPC and launched a search to nab him.