Man accidentally splashes water on accused, stabbed to death in Uttar Pradesh

Vinay was drinking water from a handpump in Mansurpur police station area when water splashed on a group of youths who in anger stabbed him to death, officials said.

A 23-year-old youth was stabbed to death after he accidently splashed water on the accused in Johra village here on Monday, police said.

Police said a case was registered against five youths who are absconding and the body has been sent for post-mortem. (File photo for representation)

Vinay was drinking water from a handpump in Mansurpur police station area when water splashed on a group of youths who in anger stabbed him to death, they added.

Police said a case was registered against five youths who are absconding and the body has been sent for post-mortem.

Meanwhile, security has been tightened in the village and additional police force has been deployed in the area.