Man beaten to death in Greater Noida, friend critical after they objected to group drinking alcohol by roadside

During initial questioning of the accused, it was disclosed that the fight escalated into a scuffle between both the sides, the ADCP added

“Both of them were admitted to the hospital, where Harkesh succumbed to his injuries and Mohit is currently undergoing treatment…..The attackers fled the scene, leaving both men in a critical condition. With the help of people from nearby villagers, the injured were admitted to a nearby hospital, where Harkesh died during treatment,” an officer said.

According to police, Harkesh worked as a recovery agent in Greater Noida, and his friend Mohit also worked with him.

“They were both returning home after finishing their duty when they encountered two men on the road who were drinking alcohol. When Harkesh objected to them drinking, an argument ensued, and the accused jointly attacked them with sticks and rods. The sudden attack left both men unable to defend themselves, and they were seriously injured,” the Station House Officer (SHO), Dadri, Jitendra Kumar told The Indian Express.

Based on a complaint filed by Harkesh’s father, Jatin, the police have registered a case against seven people from the village for murder.

Kumar said that the police have sent the body for a post-mortem examination. “Thorough investigation into the case is underway. We are also probing the angle of old enmity.