Dispute Over Dancing During Ganesha Procession Turns Fatal, 16-Year-Old Stabbed to Death in Indore
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death and his friend was injured after a dispute broke out over dancing during a Ganesha idol installation procession in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place on Monday night in the Azad Nagar police station area while a procession was being taken out with a DJ vehicle, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotiya said.
According to the officer, an argument escalated into a scuffle when the two victims were dancing near the DJ vehicle. During the altercation, a man allegedly attacked them with a knife.
Dandotiya said the victim, identified as Krishna, suffered a stab wound to the chest and died from his injuries. His friend was also injured and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Police have identified the alleged attacker and suspect that he may be a minor. A search has been launched to trace him, while a murder case has been registered in connection with the incident, officials said.
