Nagpur witnessed two violent incidents over bursting of firecrackers on Lakshmi Pujan night which left one person dead and another injured. In separate incidents reported from Deo Nagar and Kumbhartoli, arguments over bursting firecrackers escalated into attacks with sharp weapons. While a 27-year-old man was murdered by four persons in Deo Nagar, a 34-year-old youth suffered a neck injury in Kumbhartoli. A 27-year-old man was murdered by four persons following a dispute over bursting firecrackers in front of a parked car at Deo Nagar square under Bajaj Nagar Police Station limits. The incident took place around 12.30 am on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Aman alias Bobby Sapate (27). The main accused has been identified as Akshay Madavi. He and his three associates allegedly attacked Aman with sharp weapons and fled from the spot. According to police, Aman had planned to celebrate a friend’s birthday. He had asked his friends to gather at Dev Nagar square.

 

When they arrived, Aman started bursting firecrackers at the spot. Meanwhile, Akshay Madavi reached the square in his car and parked it there. Aman continued bursting firecrackers in front of the vehicle. This led to an argument between the two. They reportedly exchanged abuses, and the dispute soon turned violent. In a fit of anger, Akshay and his three associates allegedly attacked Aman with sharp weapons. One of the blows struck a vital part of his body. He collapsed in a pool of blood and died on the spot. The four attackers then escaped. Police said that Akshay Madavi has a criminal record and has been involved in serious offences in the past. Bajaj Nagar police have launched a search for all four accused. The murder took place when the police were already dealing with another major incident in their jurisdiction. A massive fire had broken out at a TVS two-wheeler showroom in Savarkar Nagar on the same night. Police personnel were deployed in the residential area to control the situation and clear the road for fire engines. While the police were engaged in the fire emergency, the murder at Dev Nagar square added to the pressure on the force. Further investigation is on.