One killed, seven injured as two groups clash following dispute over purchase of eggs
Prataparh (UP): One person was killed and seven others injured in a clash between two groups following a dispute over purchase of eggs, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place on Monday evening when Mohd Israel (50), an egg seller and Irfan had dispute while purchasing eggs, they said.
The two groups clashed with sticks and rods, police said.
Eight persons belonging to both the factions were injured in the incident and were rushed to a hospital. Israel died during treatment, police said.
The police have lodged an FIR in this connection and is probing the matter.
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Celebrations erupt as Satheesan is selected as Kerala Chief Minister
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
