Mathura: A dispute over a loan of ₹9,000 turned violent in Tarauli Janubi village in the Chhata area of Mathura on Tuesday evening. The disagreement escalated into a physical fight, with both sides allegedly using sticks and wooden batons. Sultan, a 40-year-old man who sustained serious injuries during the clash, died. The incident created panic in the village, and police have launched an investigation.
According to the information available, Sultan had lent ₹9,000 to a fellow villager, Vikram, around six months ago. A disagreement over the repayment of the money had reportedly continued between the two sides for some time. At around 7 pm on Tuesday, the dispute escalated. Following a heated argument, both sides confronted each other and a fight broke out involving sticks and wooden batons. Sultan sustained serious injuries and later died.
The deceased’s brother, Shera, has accused five villagers Sunil, Rahul, Raja, Vicky and Vishnu of killing Sultan. After receiving information about the incident, local police reached the spot and began gathering details. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the clash. Meanwhile, the incident left Sultan’s family members in deep distress.
Chhata Police Station in-charge Umesh Chandra Tripathi said that a case would be registered based on the complaint filed by the victim’s family, followed by further legal action. Police are currently investigating the allegations.
