Latest News | Maha: Elderly Man Killed in Clash Between Two Groups in Nagpur

Nagpur, Aug 29 (PTI) A 67-year-old man was killed in a clash between two groups in Maharashtra's Nagpur district, police said on Monday.

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An offence has been registered against eight persons for the clash that took place in Salaidabha village in Hingna tehsil on Sunday night, an official said.

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The deceased, Jethaji Heeraji, belonged to a group of Kathiyawadi herdsmen stationed in the area, he said.

A villager got into an argument with one of the herdsmen, which escalated into a physical fight. The villager walked away from the spot and returned with more men and a clash ensued, the official said.

Jethaji was allegedly kicked and punched by rival group members and died, he said.

A case under section 302 (murder) and other relevant provisions of the IPC has been registered against eight persons, the official added.

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