Nagpur: A minor dispute over bursting Diwali firecrackers in front of a moving car turned into a deadly attack in Nagpur, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after he was allegedly stabbed in the abdomen by a group of youths at Deonagar Chowk in the early hours of Monday, November 9.
The deceased has been identified as Aman alias Bobby Sunil Sapate (27). The incident took place around 12.30 am under the jurisdiction of Bajaj Nagar Police Station.
Firecrackers in front of car trigger confrontation
According to the police complaint, Aman was travelling with his friend Akshay Gangadhar Naukarkar (31), a resident of Deonagar, when they were heading towards a birthday celebration of their friend Prasad Raut.
When their car reached Deonagar Chowk, near a juice shop, they encountered a group of youths bursting firecrackers directly in front of their vehicle.
The occupants of the car reportedly asked the youths to move aside, as the firecrackers were being burst in their path. However, the request allegedly triggered an argument, which quickly escalated into a confrontation.
Accused allegedly attacks Aman with knife
Police said the accused, identified as Akshay Madavi, along with two to three accomplices, allegedly picked a quarrel with Aman.
During the confrontation, one of the attackers allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Aman in the abdomen, causing a serious penetrating injury. He collapsed at the spot as the attackers fled.
His friends and others rushed him to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where doctors examined him and declared him dead.
Murder case registered at Bajaj Nagar Police Station
Following a complaint lodged by Akshay Naukarkar, Bajaj Nagar Police registered a murder case under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Police have launched a search for the main accused, Akshay Madavi, and his unidentified accomplices. Further investigation is underway to identify all those involved and establish their individual roles in the killing.
The incident has once again raised concerns over street violence in Nagpur, where an argument over a seemingly trivial issue ended in the death of a young man.
