Row over carpet theft becomes violent, 1 killed

Ajmer: One person died while another was injured when an argument over stealing of carpet after a wedding ceremony turned violent. The injured was taken to JLN Hospital for treatment. The accused later fled from the spot. Police are searching for him.
According to Alwar Gate police a wedding ceremony took place at Gujjar Dharti. After the wedding, tent-owner Pukhraj and his son Aniket were busy removing the tent on Monday morning. During that time one person identified as Gauri Shankar came and took away one carpet. Pukhraj objected to this and accused Gauri Shankar of stealing it.
An argument ensued, a drunk Gauri Shankar took a pair of scissors from his pocket and attacked Pukhraj. Aniket rushed to his father’s rescue but he was also attacked and died on the spot. Police have registered a case and sent Aniket’s body for post-mortem.
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