Karnal: A 44-year-old vegetable vendor was allegedly beaten to death in Haryana’s Karnal district following a dispute over Rs 10 late Tuesday night. The accused reportedly attacked the man with a stick and bricks after an argument broke out at his roadside shop.

Police have registered a murder case against two unidentified youths on the complaint of the victim’s daughter. The accused fled the spot after the incident.

Dispute Started Over Remaining Rs 10

According to the complaint filed by Shivani, daughter of the deceased Sanjay Saini, her father used to run a fruit and vegetable stall near a drain on the main road in Budhakhera village.

On the night of May 26, around 9:30 p.m., Shivani was present at the shop along with her three sisters and mother when two youths arrived and purchased fruits and vegetables worth around Rs 210.

The youths allegedly handed over Rs 200 and attempted to leave without paying the remaining Rs 10.

Argument Escalated Into Violent Assault

Shivani said that when she asked for the remaining amount, the two youths started abusing her. Hearing the commotion, her father Sanjay Saini came forward and asked the youths not to argue.

The accused allegedly pushed Sanjay, and the verbal argument soon turned violent.

According to the complaint, Shivani’s younger sister Saloni tried to intervene and came forward with a stick to protect her father. However, the accused snatched the stick from her and attacked her on the arm.

When their mother Anu tried to stop the fight, she too was allegedly assaulted by the attackers.

Victim Attacked With Stick and Bricks

During the assault, the accused allegedly struck Sanjay Saini multiple times on the head using a stick and bricks, leaving him critically injured.

After attacking the family, both accused fled the scene.

The injured vendor was first rushed to Karnal Civil Hospital and later referred to Kalpana Chawla Medical College due to his critical condition. However, he died during treatment.

Shivani told police that she would be able to identify both attackers.

Police Launch Hunt for Accused

Sector 32-33 police station SHO Satish Kumar said that a murder case has been registered against two unidentified youths.

Police teams have been formed to trace and arrest the accused. CCTV footage from nearby areas is also being examined as part of the investigation.