A 60-year-old man lost his life after a dispute between children playing in a neighborhood escalated into a violent confrontation between two families in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. The victim, Gulbahar Khan, was fatally struck on the head with a brick allegedly hurled from the rooftop of a house.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred around 8 pm on Sunday in Maulana Azad Nagar, which falls under the jurisdiction of Quarsi police station. The altercation began when Gulbahar Khan's grandson got into a fight with other children while playing in the neighborhood. The child was allegedly assaulted during the scuffle, prompting his mother, Salma, to intervene. The family alleged that members of the opposing side scuffled with Salma and slapped her.
Following this, Gulbahar and his relatives went to the neighbor's house to lodge a complaint, but the situation quickly escalated into a heated argument. During the confrontation, one of the accused climbed onto a rooftop and threw a brick at the group below. The brick struck Gulbahar on the head, causing him to collapse with critical injuries.
Medical Response and Legal Action
He was rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), where doctors declared him dead during treatment. Police have detained four individuals from the accused's side for questioning. Based on a formal complaint filed by Gulbahar's son Gulzar, an FIR has been registered at Quarsi police station under BNS Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and other relevant sections.
Police Investigation
DSP Sarvam Singh stated that a thorough investigation is underway. Authorities are examining the sequence of events and gathering evidence to determine the exact circumstances leading to the fatal incident.
