Man Dies in UP's Mahoba After Dispute Over Birthday Party DJ Music

A Muslim man died after being assaulted by a group of men following a dispute over loud DJ music at a birthday party in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba district. The incident occurred in the Kanshiram Colony area under Charkhari Kotwali police station limits. Videos of the assault spread on social media, sparking anger among local residents.

The deceased was identified as Zahid. According to his family, local youths were playing loud DJ music late at night during a birthday celebration, causing a disturbance in the neighborhood. When Zahid's family objected to the noise, an argument broke out between the two sides.

The family alleged that a group of men later entered their house and brutally assaulted Zahid and other family members. Zahid was seriously injured in the attack and collapsed during the violence. Videos circulating on social media reportedly showed men assaulting women and attacking Zahid, who was seen lying unconscious on the ground.

Family members said the incident began after a disagreement involving Zahid's younger brother during the birthday celebration at the house of a woman named Usha. A family member stated that the attackers came to their house and beat everyone, and Zahid died from his injuries.

Zahid was first taken to the district hospital in critical condition. Doctors later referred him to a higher medical center in Jhansi for treatment, where he died. The incident triggered concern in the area after videos of the assault spread online.

Police registered a case based on the complaint filed by the victim's family and the viral videos. Authorities said further investigation is underway and efforts are being made to arrest the accused. A police officer confirmed that Zahid died while being shifted to Jhansi and the body was sent for postmortem examination.