Tragic Dispute Over Rs 500: A Life Lost in Shahjahanpur
A minor financial dispute in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the death of 40-year-old Dharampal. The altercation over Rs 500 for tractor decoration during Navratri turned violent. The accused, Ram Pratap, attacked Dharampal, who later died from his injuries. A murder case has been registered.

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In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a dispute over a modest sum of Rs 500 escalated into a tragic incident, leading to the death of a 40-year-old man, authorities reported on Friday.
Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), Manoj Kumar Awasthi, stated that the unfortunate event took place at a tractor agency within the Puvaya police station's jurisdiction.
The quarrel erupted between Dharampal and Ram Pratap over a Rs 500 tip related to tractor decoration during the Navratri festival. As tensions heightened, Ram Pratap violently attacked Dharampal with sticks. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Dharampal succumbed to his injuries. A murder case is now registered, with the accused arrested and sent to jail.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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