Hajipur (Bihar), March 9 A teenager was fatally beaten by a friend while watching the ICC T20 World Cup final in Bihar's Vaishali district, police officials said on Monday.
The incident took place in Jakkopur village, within the Mahnar police station area, on Sunday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Kundan Kumar (17), while his friend Kishan Kumar has been named as the accused, police said.
Speaking to reporters here, Vaishali SP Vikram Sihag said, "The death of the boy occurred following a dispute and subsequent altercation between two friends who were watching the final match, along with others, on a mobile phone."
He said police reached the spot following the incident and initiated an investigation.
According to eyewitnesses, the dispute erupted over shouting and celebrations during the India-New Zealand final. The accused allegedly pushed the victim to the ground and hit him on the head, leaving him seriously injured.
Locals rushed Kundan to Mahnar Community Health Centre, from where he was referred to Hajipur Sadar Hospital after primary treatment. When his condition remained critical there, he was sent to Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), but he died en route, police said.
The accused has been identified, and raids are being conducted to apprehend him, they added.