Two men killed in Haryana after disputes over bursting firecrackers turn violent

Two men were killed and another injured in separate incidents in Haryana's Hisar and Karnal districts on Sunday after disputes over bursting firecrackers escalated into violence during Diwali celebrations.

In the first incident, 25-year-old Mandeep Singh was allegedly stabbed to death at a hotel in Barwala town of Hisar district. His friend Naseeb was also stabbed and is undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital in Barwala, while their third companion, Sachin, escaped unhurt.

According to police, the three friends were staying in a hotel room and bursting firecrackers when another group of youths staying at the same hotel objected to the activity. An argument broke out between the two groups and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the clash, five youths allegedly attacked Mandeep with a knife. When Naseeb tried to intervene, the attackers stabbed him as well.

Police reached the hotel after receiving information about the incident and took the injured men to the Civil Hospital, where doctors declared Mandeep dead.

A murder case has been registered against the accused, and an investigation is under way to identify and arrest those involved.

Bihar labourer killed in clash at Karnal rice mill

In a separate incident in Karnal district, a labourer from Bihar was killed after two groups of workers allegedly clashed over bursting firecrackers at a rice mill on Sunday.

The deceased was identified as Radheshyam, a resident of Darbhanga in Bihar. Police said a group of men, including Rambharose and Akhilesh, allegedly attacked him while under the influence of alcohol.

Based on a complaint filed by the mill's security guard, Ajay Kumar, police registered a murder case against Rambharose, Akhilesh, Ashwani, Lal Babu and others.

Inspector Jagdish Kumar, station house officer of Taraori police station, said the incident took place at Badri Agro, a rice mill located on the Karnal-Dhand road.

The victim's body has been kept at the civil hospital for a post-mortem examination, and his family has been informed.

"The body has been kept for autopsy at the civil hospital, and the family has been informed. The accused are absconding and will be arrested," the officer said.