19-year-old Ajay Chauhan died in Katihri village, Mau district on Diwali day. A dispute over bursting firecrackers turned violent. Ajay and his cousin Radheshyam Chauhan were attacked with sticks and spades. Ajay was rushed to the district hospital but declared dead. Radheshyam is seriously injured. Police, including Circle Officer Jitendra Singh and Additional SP Anoop Kumar, visited the scene. They are investigating the case, examining CCTV footage, and recording witness statements to find the attackers. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 23:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 19-year-old Ajay Chauhan died in Katihri village, Mau district on Diwali day
- A dispute over bursting firecrackers turned violent
- Ajay and his cousin Radheshyam Chauhan were attacked with sticks and spades