SONIPAT: A 37-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over filling water during Diwali celebrations in Kharkhoda, Sonipat district. His blood-soaked body was found at Ambedkar Park on Rohtak Road around 6 am on Monday. Two other youths were also injured in the altercation, with one suffering a fractured leg and the other a fractured hand.The deceased, identified as Deepak, a resident of Kharkhoda, worked at a hardware shop and was unmarried. According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between two groups on Diwali night while some youths were bursting firecrackers and consuming alcohol. The dispute reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over filling water and had allegedly been going on for some time.According to Deepak’s friend Harsh alias Anna, three to four youths attacked them during the altercation. Deepak had reportedly intervened to stop the fight. Later, he went to the park to collect water from an RO facility. His body was found in the same park the following morning.Deepak’s brother Saurabh alleged that someone had attacked his brother on the head with an iron rod, leading to his death. He said Deepak had no personal enmity with anyone. The family has demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.Two other youths, identified as Dholu and Harsh alias Anna, were injured in the incident. Dholu reportedly suffered a fractured leg, while Harsh sustained a fracture in his hand. Both are residents of Kharkhoda.Police received information about the body through the control room and reached the spot. The local police inspected the scene, took the body into custody and sent it to the civil hospital for a postmortem examination. A forensic science laboratory (FSL) team also visited the park and collected evidence.Police spokesperson ASI Ravinder Singh said the postmortem examination had been conducted and the body handed over to the family. The last rites had also been performed. He said the investigation was still underway and further action would be taken after the forensic and postmortem reports were received.
