Man Beaten To Death In Sonipat After Dispute During Drinking Session; Friend Flees

September 15, 2026

Sonipat: A man was allegedly beaten to death following an argument with his friend during a drinking session in Sevali village of Haryana’s Sonipat district. The victim, identified as Anuj Gupta, allegedly suffered a severe head injury after his friend slammed him against a wall during the altercation.

The accused, identified as Ruplal, fled the scene after the incident. On receiving information, the Rai police reached the spot, took possession of the body and sent it to the Civil Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

Police teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the accused.

Dispute Escalates During Drinking Session

According to the police, Anuj Gupta, a native of Bhagalpur, Bihar, was drinking alcohol with his friend Ruplal at around 9 pm in Sevali village when an argument broke out between them over an issue.

The dispute soon escalated into a physical altercation. During the fight, Ruplal allegedly slammed Anuj against a wall, causing severe injuries to his head. Anuj died as a result of the injuries.

ACP Says Severe Head Injury Caused Death

ACP Malkit Singh said Anuj was drinking with his friend when an argument took place between the two. As the dispute intensified, the friend allegedly assaulted Anuj, during which he sustained a severe head injury that proved fatal.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to establish the exact sequence of events.

Victim Was Factory Worker And Father Of Four

Anuj Gupta lived in a rented house in Sevali village and worked at a factory involved in jeans dyeing. He was originally from Bhagalpur, Bihar, and was a father of four.

Following the incident, senior police officials reached the spot. The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and crime team also inspected the scene and collected evidence.

Anuj’s death has left his family in shock. His wife has demanded strict action against the accused and justice for the family.

Police Teams Launched Search For Accused

The accused fled after the incident, and police teams have been deployed to locate and arrest him.

Investigators are also working to determine the actual reason behind the dispute between the two friends. The sequence of events is being reconstructed on the basis of evidence collected from the scene and inquiries with local residents.

Police said efforts to apprehend the accused are underway.