MEERUT, Oct. 9 -- A 24-year-old man died after a violent clash at a roadside eatery in Bijnor's Haldaur area late on Wednesday night. The incident sparked widespread anger among villagers, resulting in a highway blockade and a tense confrontation with the police.

According to police, Abhishek Singh, a resident of Wazidpur village, visited a dhaba in Khatapur with his cousin Himanshu and friend Shivam for dinner. During their visit, an argument reportedly erupted between Abhishek and the dhaba owner over the food quality. The situation intensified when the dhaba owner allegedly confiscated their motorcycle keys, leading to a heated confrontation.

Himanshu, an Indian Army jawan home on leave, called the police helpline (112) to report the...