A pre-wedding celebration in Bareilly, India, turned violent early Sunday when a businessman pushed a guest off a hotel terrace following an argument. The victim, Sarthak Agrawal, a businessman in the healthcare sector, is in critical condition at a local medical college after the fall.
According to reports, an argument erupted between Agrawal and another guest, Ridim Arora, around 2:00 AM. Ridim allegedly called his father, Sanjeev Arora, a textile businessman, who arrived at the scene and became involved in the fight.
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CCTV footage from the hotel captured the altercation. The video shows an exchange between the two groups before Sanjeev Arora enters the frame. Agrawal is then seen briefly touching Sanjeev Arora's feet in a gesture of respect. However, Sanjeev Arora is seen responding by grabbing Agrawal by the collar, slapping him, and then pushing him off the terrace. The footage also shows Sanjeev Arora allegedly assaulting another guest after pushing Agrawal.According to media reports, police have registered a case of assault causing grievous harm against the accused. A First Information Report (FIR) states the accused were allegedly intoxicated and attacked the victim without provocation.