Latur: A student died allegedly after being assaulted during a freshers' party at a private college in Maharashtra's Latur district, leading the police to arrest six pupils, officials have said.

The incident occurred on October 8 during the freshers' party organised at the well-known college in the MIDC area of Latur, police said on Wednesday.

A minor dispute that began while dancing during the bash soon escalated into violence when the victim, Suraj Shinde, had an argument with a group of fellow students. In a fit of rage, the group allegedly attacked Shinde with sticks and fists, they said. Read Also Pune’s Bengali Community Celebrates Silver Jubilee Of Shyama Kali Pooja Festival

Shinde sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment.

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