A 22-year-old man was killed and his elder brother injured after they were allegedly stabbed during a meeting to settle a dispute in Jaipur’s Vidyadhar Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.
Vidyadhar Nagar SHO Sajjan Kumar said the two sides had allegedly quarrelled while drinking alcohol a day before the incident.
The deceased, identified as Shakir, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Sawai Man Singh Hospital. He initially reached the spot alone but later called his younger brother Shakir after assessing the situation. They allegedly pulled out knives and first attacked Shakir on the thigh before stabbing Qayyum as well. Police have detained some youths for questioning, while teams have been formed to trace the main accused. Further investigation is underway.
His elder brother, Qayyum (38), also sustained stab injuries and is undergoing treatment, police said.
Vidyadhar Nagar SHO Sajjan Kumar said the two sides had allegedly quarrelled while drinking alcohol a day before the incident. Police said Qayyum had an old monetary dispute with some youths from Bhatta Basti. Five to six people were present at the spot, according to police. Shakir suffered heavy blood loss and was rushed to SMS Hospital in a critical condition, where he died during treatment, police said.
