A heated argument among labourers escalates into a violent clash, leaving three dead; police detain one suspect as the search continues for others.
March 16, 2025: Bengaluru: A Holi celebration in Anekal, Bengaluru, turned tragic when a drunken brawl between six men resulted in the death of three individuals. The argument erupted after inappropriate comments were made about a woman, leading to an escalation of violence.
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According to police, the men—all labourers from Bihar—were consuming alcohol at an under-construction building when tensions flared. The altercation quickly turned physical, with the men attacking each other using wooden sticks and iron rods.
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found all three victims lying in pools of blood. Their bodies were discovered at different locations within the apartment premises:
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- One body was found in the apartment passage.
- Another was found inside a room.
- The third was discovered outside the building.
Two of the deceased have been identified as Ansu (22) and Radhe Shyam (23), while the third victim’s identity remains unknown.
One injured suspect has been taken into custody, while a manhunt is underway for the remaining two individuals involved in the fatal fight.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover more details about the sequence of events that led to the violent confrontation.
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