New Delhi, March 4 A dispute during Holi celebrations in the Burari area of north Delhi turned violent on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one man and serious injuries to another, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Nepal, while the injured person is receiving treatment at a hospital.
According to police, the incident occurred when a quarrel broke out between two groups during the festivities. The argument escalated, and one of the accused allegedly attacked Nepal and his associate with a knife.
Both victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors pronounced Nepal dead. The second victim was admitted with serious injuries and is currently under medical supervision. A senior police officer said that the second victim remains in critical condition.
The Burari police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and have initiated an investigation.
One of the accused has been arrested, and police are conducting raids to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the attack.
"We have apprehended one person in this matter. Raids are being conducted to trace and arrest the other accused," the officer said.
Police teams are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and questioning locals to establish the sequence of events. Further investigation is ongoing.
