Youth killed after cricket match dispute

Shivamogga: A verbal duel during a cricket match led to the killing of a youth in Bhadravati on Monday night.

The initial confrontation took place between Arun, 23, and others at Akkamahadevi School ground, according to police. The situation intensified during a party in Keshavpura, leading to a violent altercation that resulted in Arun's death, police said. Shivamogga superintendent of police Mithun Kumar said five people were taken into custody for interrogation.