Ludhiana: 51-year-old dies during scuffle, FIR lodged

The deceased, identified as Brij Mangal Singh, had gone for a morning walk when he reportedly stepped in to calm an argument between a group of men

A 51-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after he intervened in a quarrel at a park in Ludhiana’s Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar area on Wednesday morning.

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against accused Kamal and his associate. (HT File)

The deceased, identified as Brij Mangal Singh, had gone for a morning walk when he reportedly stepped in to calm an argument between a group of men.

During the scuffle, two men allegedly attacked him and chased him through the area.

According to family members, Brij Mangal returned home in a distressed condition and collapsed at the doorstep. He was declared dead shortly after.

Police from Division Number 6 station reached the spot and shifted the body for post-mortem examination.

A case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against accused Kamal and his associate.

Inspector Gurshinder Kaur, station house officer of Division Number 6 police station said raids are being conducted to arrest the accused.