Meerut, Aug. 16 -- A 45-year-old man lost his life during a birthday celebration in Meerut's Machheran area yesterday night after a dispute over music volume which escalated into violence.

The deceased, Abdul, a local resident and father of five, was hosting a birthday party for his 14-year-old daughter. He had rented a music system for the event, which was being attended by his family and neighborhood children.

According to local sources, a disagreement arose between Abdul and his neighbour, Ayyub, over loud music being played from both the houses. The situation quickly turned tense as both sides reportedly asked each other to lower the volume. During the altercation, one of the individuals allegedly attacked Abdul with an iron rod, cau...