A Muslim man died after allegedly being assaulted by a group of men following a dispute over loud DJ music during a birthday celebration in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba district, police said. The incident took place in the Kanshiram Colony area under Charkhari Kotwali police station limits and has sparked anger among local residents after videos of the assault surfaced on social media.
According to the family members of the deceased, identified as Zahid, some local youths were allegedly playing loud DJ music late at night during a birthday party and creating disturbance in the neighbourhood. When Zahid’s family objected to the loud noise, an argument reportedly broke out between the two sides.
Family Alleges Men Entered House and Assaulted Them
The family alleged that a group of men later entered their house and brutally assaulted Zahid and other family members. Zahid was seriously injured in the attack and collapsed during the violence.
Videos circulating on social media reportedly show men assaulting women and attacking Zahid, who is seen lying unconscious on the ground after the beating.
Family members said the incident began after a disagreement involving Zahid’s younger brother during the birthday celebration at the house of a woman named Usha in the locality.
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