35-Year-Old Man Killed During Birthday Party Celebration in Jammu; Two Arrested

JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 18: A 35-year-old man was allegedly killed during a birthday party celebration in the Lower Roopnagar area of Jammu, following an argument among a group of friends, police said.

According to police, the incident took place late Thursday night when a group of friends parked their car on the roadside and were celebrating the birthday of Neeraj Kumar alias Anshu, a resident of Nardani in Domana.

During the celebration, the friends smeared cake on Neeraj's face, which reportedly led to an argument. In the ensuing altercation, Neeraj allegedly attacked Pawan Kumar, a resident of Bari Brahmana in Samba district, with a sharp-edged weapon.

Pawan sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Jammu, where doctors declared him dead.

Following the incident, the accused allegedly fled the spot along with two of his friends. Police registered a case and launched a search for those involved as well as the weapon allegedly used in the crime.

During late-night raids, police arrested two persons in connection with the incident. Further investigation is underway.