Lakhimpur Kheri, Oct. 21 -- A festive atmosphere turned tragic in Kasta town, under the Mitauli police station limits of Lakhimpur Kheri district, where a family dispute led to the killing of a youth, police said today.
The incident occurred amid Diwali celebrations and has left the local community in shock.
Police reports said Satish, also known as 'Chhoda', who had returned home from Ghaziabad where he worked as a labourer, got into an altercation with his brother, Bijendra alias 'Bunty'. The disagreement reportedly escalated late last night.
Family members said Bunty had a history of personal struggles and was often involved in household arguments. Monday night, things took a serious turn when Brijendra attacked Satish with a sharp we...