Sonipat: A 37-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over filling water during Diwali celebrations in Kharkhoda, Sonipat. His blood-soaked body was found at Ambedkar Park on Rohtak Road around 6am on Monday. Two other youths were injured, suffering fractures in their leg and hand.The deceased, Deepak, worked at a hardware shop and was unmarried. Preliminary information suggests an argument broke out between two groups on Diwali night while some youths were bursting firecrackers and consuming alcohol. The dispute, reportedly over filling water, had allegedly been continuing for some time.Deepak’s friend Harsh alias Anna said three to four youths attacked them during the altercation. Deepak had intervened to stop the fight before going to the park to collect water from an RO facility. His body was found there the next morning.His brother Saurabh alleged that someone struck Deepak on the head with an iron rod, causing his death. He said Deepak had no personal enmity with anyone and demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible.The injured youths were identified as Dholu and Harsh alias Anna, both residents of Kharkhoda. Dholu suffered a fractured leg, while Harsh sustained a fracture in his hand.Police sent Deepak’s body for postmortem examination, while an FSL team collected evidence from the spot. Police spokesperson ASI Ravinder Singh said the postmortem had been completed and the body handed over to the family. The last rites have been performed. Further action will follow after the forensic and postmortem reports.
