Kutch, April 04:One person was killed and seven others injured after a clash between two groups of the same community in Sarpat Naka area of Bhuj over a trivial matter, police said.
The incident took place during a marriage party at the Jaat Samaj Wadi where two groups of the same community started pelting stones at each other and damaged vehicles, they said.
According to police, during the commotion some persons attacked one Aji Haji Kasam Sama (18) with a knife and stabbed him, following which he was rushed to the government hospital where he died during treatment.
Seven other persons from both the groups were injured in the incident and were undergoing treatment at the hospital, police said.
Light baton charging was used to disperse the crowd, police added.
Cross complaints have been lodged by both the groups and further investigation was on.
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