Grocery Shop Owner Killed in Faridabad After Heated Dispute

In Faridabad, a grocery shop owner named Balram was beaten to death by three men following an alcohol-fueled argument. The suspects were promptly apprehended. An investigation is ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Faridabad | Updated: 26-05-2026 21:52 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 21:52 IST
Grocery Shop Owner Killed in Faridabad After Heated Dispute
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Vice President VT Balram (Photo/ANI)
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A tragic incident unfolded in Faridabad's Sector 21-C market as a 30-year-old grocery store owner named Balram was fatally attacked after an argument escalated during a late-night drinking session with three men. Balram, hailing from Mewla Maharajpur, succumbed to his injuries despite being rushed to the hospital.

Authorities acted swiftly, arresting the accused—Himanshu, Vivek, and Abhay—within a day of the crime at their Sector 46 residences. Police reports detail how a dispute erupted, leading to a brutal assault on Balram's head with sticks. Further investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to ascertain more details surrounding the incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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