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Man killed for objecting to youths creating disturbance on Holi

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Press Trust of India Faridkot
Last Updated : Mar 03 2018 | 5:50 PM IST
A 22-year-old man was allegedly killed by a group of youths after he objected to their "shouting and creating disturbance" during Holi celebrations, police said today.
The victim, identified as Rakesh, objected to around 12 motorcycle-borne youths shouting and creating ruckus near Peerkhana Basti at Jaitu here, a police official said.
A heated argument erupted between the youths and Rakesh, police said.
Flying into a rage, they allegedly attacked Rakesh with sticks and baseball bats. He suffered serious head injuries and was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to wounds, police said.
A case has been registered against four persons in connection with the incident, they said.

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First Published: Mar 03 2018 | 5:50 PM IST

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