CHENNAI: The Chennai police have arrested five persons in connection with the stabbing of a 26-year-old man, who they attacked during a drinking session after the Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday night. in which RCB prevailed.

The injured, Jeevarathinam alias Jeeva (26), is a resident of Velachery. On Saturday, Jeeva went to his friend Appu's house in Velachery on Friday night for a booze party.

Since Appu was under the influence of alcohol, he had asked his friend Jeeva to pick up his wife from work. During the bike ride, Jeeva allegedly misbehaved with her, which she shared with her husband.

Angered over this, Appu told his friends about Jeeva’s misbehaviour. He had invited his friends home to watch the match. After Royal Challengers Bengaluru won against the Chennai Super Kings, Appu suggested they visit a secluded spot in Perungudi to celebrate the Bengaluru team’s victory.

After reaching the spot, Appu’s friends ganged up and attacked Jeeva for abusing Appu’s wife. Based on a complaint, Thoraipakkam police registered a case and arrested Appu (24), Gokul (25), Jagadish (25), Ajay (20) and Ramesh (28).