Man stabbed to death, two injured during garba event in Thane near Mumbai

October 13, 2024 18:14

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A man was killed and two others were injured after a group of people attacked them during a garba' (ritualistic dance associated with Navratri) event in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Sunday.

Eight persons have been detained so far in connection with the alleged assault near a temple at Devichi Ali on the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, he said.

A garba programme was underway when a group of people arrived at the venue and stabbed Sachin (Nanu) Parmar and attacked two others with sharp weapons. Parmar was rushed to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead, he said.

The police are yet to ascertain the motive behind the crime, he said, adding that a probe is underway. -- PTI

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