Mumbai, 19 May (HS): An old dispute between two

families turned violent on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of three and injuring

four. The incident occurred in the Ganpat Patil Nagar of Dahisar Suburb of

Mumbai.

The rivalry between the two families flared up when

Hamid Sheikh (49) entered into verbal arguments with Ram Gupta (50) at the

latter’s coconut stall. Hamid was in an inebriated condition. A minor scuffle

between the two turned violent as members of both the families started beating

each other. Ram Gupta, his son Arvind (23) and Hamid Sheikh received serious

injuries and were rushed to a hospital. The doctors at the hospital pronounced them

dead.

Amar Gupta, Amit Gupta, Arman Sheikh and Hasan

Sheikh received injuries and have been hospitalised. The Gupta and Sheikh families were not on good

terms for last two years. Police have intensified security and have appealed

to the people to maintain peace.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar