Yogesh K Porwar
A 27-year-old youth was hacked to death following a clash between two groups near Chokkasandra village in Peenya late Sunday night.
The incident is suspected to be a continuation of a quarrel that had taken place during a Ganesh idol procession a day earlier.
The deceased has been identified as Deepak,a resident of the Bannerghatta area.
Senior officer told reporters that Deepak and the accused had been involved in a dispute for the past few days.
On Sunday,Deepak,along with two associates,had participated in a Ganesh procession organised in Nandini Layout.The idol was taken to Chokkasandra lake in Peenya for immersion.
While returning after the immersion,Deepak allegedly stepped on the foot of a person belonging to the rival group,leading to an argument.
The quarrel soon escalated,with members of both groups allegedly attacking each other with sharp weapons.
During the clash,Deepak was allegedly stabbed with a dagger by a man identified as Sumanth.
The accused group reportedly comprised more than 10 people.
Deepak sustained serious injuries and died while being taken to hospital.
Northwest Division DCP,Nagesh DL,said the incident occurred around midnight near Chokkasandra village. He said two groups of youths had gathered and got into a quarrel during a conversation,following which sharp weapons were used in the attack.
He further said the clash was reportedly linked to an earlier assault involving Deepak’s friends at Chokkasandra on Saturday,with the dispute continuing during Sunday night’s incident.
The Peenya police have taken six persons into custody so far and are questioning them.
Efforts are underway to trace the other suspects. Further investigation is in progress.
