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Crime
Drunk Man Kills Another Over Denied Matchbox in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:33 AM
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A drunken individual fatally stabbed a man in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh after being refused a matchbox, police said.
Police in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh, reported that a man under the influence of alcohol attacked another with a knife, resulting in the victim's death. The assault occurred after the victim refused to hand over a matchbox to the assailant. Authorities have opened a murder investigation and are seeking further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case underscores concerns about public safety and alcohol‑related violence in the region. Local officials have urged residents to report any similar incidents promptly.