Sangli (Maharashtra), Nov 12 (PTI) The founder president of a Dalit outfit was allegedly stabbed to death by eight men in Sangli city when he was celebrating his birthday in his home, a crime suspected to be the fallout of a dispute, police said on Wednesday.

The slain leader, identified as Uttam Mohite, 38, was the founder of Dalit Mahasangh.

One of the attackers, identified as Shahrukh Rafiq Shaikh (26), suffered a severe injury during the scuffle, leading to his death on Wednesday morning at a hospital, according to police.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at midnight when Mohite was celebrating his birthday in his home near Garpir Dargah Chowk area, police said.

A group of men armed with knives, iron rods, and sticks started hurling abuses at Mohite after guests left the spot and a

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