Srinagar, May 14: In a shocking incident, a fruit seller was killed after being stabbed by another fruit vendor in the Dalgate area of Srinagar on Tuesday, officials said.
According to reports, a scuffle broke out between two fruit vendors in the area, resulting in the death of one of them.
Taking the microbiology site X, Srinagar police said,” Scuffle between two fruit vendors broke out in Dalgate area in which Hilal Ahmad Shera S/o Riyaz Shera R/o Tengpora stabbed Bilal Guroo R/o Bemina to death. FIR No. 70/2024 u/s 302 IPC regd in PS RM Bagh & investigation taken up. Accused arrested & weapon of offence recovered.”
Reports suggest that the two were friends and had been selling fruits in the area for a long time. However, an argument between them this evening escalated into a violent fight, resulting in Bilal Guroo’s death.
A police officer stated that they have arrested the accused person and are investigating the matter to determine the cause. He assured that they will examine every angle of the incident.”
