Five arrested as 29-year-old man dies after ‘assault’ over beer spill at north Delhi nightclub

A 29-year-old driver died after he and his friends were allegedly assaulted following an altercation at a nightclub in north Delhi's Inderlok area. The incident reportedly began in the early hours of October 11 when a minor collision caused beer to spill on the club manager's wife, who was celebrating her birthday at the venue.

According to reports, the dispute quickly escalated into a violent confrontation involving club staff and bouncers. Friends of the victim alleged they were beaten with sticks, fists, and glass bottles for a prolonged period, with some individuals locked inside a room and threatened. After the group returned home, the victim's health deteriorated, and he was declared dead at a hospital.

Police registered a murder FIR and arrested five individuals, including the club manager, his wife, a guest organiser, an entry checker, and a bouncer. Additionally, a local police post in-charge was sent to District Lines over alleged dereliction of duty after it was found that the establishment was operating late into the morning hours.

Not yet reported: The exact post-mortem medical findings regarding the precise cause of death and the outcome of the ongoing police inquiries into club licensing are not detailed.