Guwahati: A fatal altercation unfolded in Tura, West Garo Hills district, Meghalaya on Tuesday morning when a minor dispute between two areca nut vendors turned deadly.
The two men, identified as uncle and nephew, were involved in a heated verbal exchange near the supermarket area opposite the MTC bus stand in Tura. What started as a disagreement quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
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During the altercation, the nephew attacked his uncle with a Garo Dao, a traditional machete-like weapon, striking him in the abdomen.
Despite efforts by bystanders to help and rush the victim to a nearby hospital, the uncle succumbed to his injuries on the way.
The two individuals are believed to be from the Mancachar-Singimari area, known for its areca nut trade.
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Local police responded swiftly to the scene, apprehending the nephew and seizing the weapon used in the attack.
While preliminary inquiries suggest the dispute may have stemmed from business-related tensions, authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.