The festival of lights is synonyms with the sound of firecrackers in most parts of India. In an unexpected turn of events, it proved deadly for this man in Odisha.
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The man, identified as Amaresh Nayak, was allegedly killed after a quarrel occurred over bursting crackers during Diwali celebrations in the city of Bhubaneswar, according to Indian media reports.
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According to Hindustan Times, the discussion led to a heated argument following which the group, consisting of about 15 people, attacked him with sharp weapons.
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While reports do not state his exact age, he was referred to as a youngster.
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After the attack, Nayak was rushed to Capital Hospital in the city, where he was declared brought dead.
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The death is being investigated by local police. Meanwhile, Nayak’s attackers are absconding.
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In October 2017, the Supreme Court of India banned firecrackers in Delhi. However, they are widely used across the country during Diwali time.
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