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Teenager Dies After Falling Into Well During Wedding Clash in Uttar Pradesh

Mohit Yadav, 17, died while fleeing a fight over DJ song selection at a wedding in Sonbhadra district; police have launched an investigation and bolstered security in the village.

A case has been registered based on a complaint from the deceased’s family. (Sourced)
A police team had reached the spot and sent the minor’s body for postmortem. The three locals who were injured were taken to the community health centre in Dudhi for treatment. (Getty image/ Representational image)
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Overview

  • The altercation began over a dispute regarding DJ song selection during a wedding in Sardiha village on Saturday night.
  • Mohit Yadav, 17, and another individual fell into an unlit well while trying to escape the brawl; Yadav died, and the other man was injured.
  • Three other locals, including Neeraj, Motilal Yadav, and Asharfi Lal Yadav, were injured in the clash and are receiving treatment at Duddhi Community Health Center.
  • Police have registered an FIR, conducted a post-mortem examination of Yadav’s body, and initiated a formal investigation into the incident.
  • Heightened tensions in the village have led to the deployment of additional security personnel to prevent further violence.