Uttar Pradesh: Man beaten to death following clash at new year's party, say cops

Uttar Pradesh: Man beaten to death following clash at new year's party, say cops

The incident happened in Machligaon village on Saturday night, police said.

PTIUpdated: Sunday, January 01, 2023, 08:12 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Man beaten to death following clash at new year's party, say cops
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A man was allegedly beaten to death following a clash during New Year celebrations here, police said on Sunday.

The incident happened in Machligaon village on Saturday night, they said.

The deceased has been identified as Sonu (25), they said.

Clash during new year's party

According to police, during a New Year's party at the accused Ranju's house, an argument broke out between her family members and Sonu after he started dancing near the stage.

Following this, the woman's family members started thrashing Sonu and he fainted, they said.

After reaching the spot, the police rushed him to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Four booked for murder

SHO Campierganj police station Bhupinder Singh said on the complaint of the family members of the deceased, a case has been registered against four people including Ranju.

Further investigation is underway, he said.