Fatal Dispute Over Roadside Birthday Bash

A 37-year-old man was fatally shot after a confrontation during a roadside birthday celebration in Pune. The altercation occurred when a group questioned the public festivities. Tensions escalated, leading to the shooting of Vikram Guruswami Reddy, who later died from his injury. Police have identified the suspects.

In a tragic incident in Pune, a 37-year-old man was shot dead following an altercation over a birthday celebration on the roadside. The incident, reported by local authorities on Friday, highlights escalating tensions during the late-night festivity at Dehu Road in the Pimpri Chinchwad area.

The confrontation began when three to four individuals arrived on motorcycles, questioning the public celebration organized by the complainant, Nandkishor Yadav. As the dispute intensified, one of the assailants used a chair to strike Yadav in the face, prompting his friend, Vikram Guruswami Reddy, to intervene.

Tragically, Reddy was shot during the mediation attempt. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. The police have identified the suspected assailants and are actively investigating the case, signaling a deep dive into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)