25-year-old man killed in clash over scooter brushing against man's foot in Noida

Noida, Nov 9 (PTI) A 25-year-old man was allegedly killed following an altercation with a group of youths at a park in Noida after a scooter he was riding allegedly brushed against another man's foot, police said on Monday.

    Another youth sustained injuries in the incident Sunday night and is undergoing treatment. He is out of danger, police said, adding that efforts are underway to apprehend the accused who fled the spot.

    Abhay Kumar Mishra, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Noida, said the deceased, identified as Amit, was at a park near Naya Bans village under the Phase 1 police station area with his friends Shivam, Yashpal, Akash and Vinod.

    "As Amit and his friends were leaving the park on a scooter, the vehicle brushed against the foot of another youth. The latter was celebrating a friend's birthday in the park with a group of associates, following which an altercation broke out between the two groups," Mishra said.

    During the ensuing scuffle, Amit sustained a serious head injury, while Shivam also suffered a head injury, he said.

    Their friends took both injured youths to a hospital, where doctors declared Amit dead. Shivam was referred to a higher medical facility for treatment and is now out of danger, the ADCP said.

    Police said the body was sent for a post-mortem examination after completion of the inquest proceedings.

    Based on a complaint received in the matter, an FIR has been registered at Phase 1 police station under relevant sections of law, they said.

    "Four police teams have been formed to arrest the accused. Efforts are underway to apprehend them at the earliest," police added.

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