A man was killed after the birthday boy allegedly attacked his friend with a sharp-edged weapon over applying cake on his face. The incident took place in Jammu, where police arrested the birthday boy, identified as Neeraj.
The incident happened late Thursday night in Lower Roop Nagar, Janipur, where four friends had gathered in a car to celebrate a birthday.
According to police, an argument broke out between the birthday boy, Neeraj alias Anshu, a resident of Nardani, Domana, and his friend Pawan Kumar alias Sameer, 36, from Samba.
The argument reportedly turned into a physical fight, following which Neeraj allegedly attacked Pawan with a sharp-edged weapon.
Pawan was rushed to GMC Jammu, where doctors declared him dead.
Police have registered a murder case and arrested Neeraj alias Anshu and his brother Rishu. The weapon allegedly used in the crime has also been recovered.
The other two friends who were present at the birthday party are also being questioned as part of the investigation.
The incident came to light after a video of the birthday celebration showed the group cutting the cake before the argument broke out.