Berhampur: An argument over the choice of music during a wedding procession turned fatal when the groom’s brother was stabbed to death by the DJ and his friends. The incident took place on Saturday night at Balighai village under Polasara police station limits in Ganjam district.The victim was identified as Akash Jena (25). On Saturday night, after the wedding the bride and the groom went on a procession through the village. Police said Akash had asked the DJ to play a particular song so that he could make a reel. However, the DJ refused, following which, an altercation broke out between the two. Later, the DJ reportedly called some of his friends who attacked Akash and stabbed him with a knife.Akash was first taken to the community health centre in Polasara and then referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment, police said.Kaushik Majhi, inspector in-charge of Polasara police station, said they have registered a murder case but no arrests have been made yet. “We have detained several people who were present in the procession for questioning. The accused persons, who fled the spot, have been identified and they will be arrested soon,” Kaushik added.
