27-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Nagpur Firecracker Dispute

A minor disagreement over firecrackers leads to a tragic stabbing incident in Nagpur, claiming the life of a young man.

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Aapla Nagpur Desk
9 Nov 2026, 7:39 PM IST · 2 min read
Source: Nagpur Today
27-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Nagpur Firecracker Dispute
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Aman Sunil Sapate, 27, was stabbed during a dispute over firecrackers.

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The incident occurred at Deonagar Chowk around 12:30 AM on November 9.

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A murder case has been filed, and police are searching for the main suspect.

A tragic incident unfolded in Nagpur in the early hours of November 9, when a minor dispute over firecrackers escalated into a fatal stabbing. Aman alias Bobby Sunil Sapate, aged 27, was attacked at Deonagar Chowk, resulting in his death after being stabbed in the abdomen by a group of youths.

The confrontation began when Aman and his friend Akshay Gangadhar Naukarkar were driving towards a birthday celebration. As they approached Deonagar Chowk, they encountered a group of young men bursting firecrackers directly in front of their car. When the occupants requested the group to move aside, tensions flared, leading to an argument that quickly turned violent.

According to police reports, the main suspect, identified as Akshay Madavi, along with two to three accomplices, instigated a quarrel with Aman. During the altercation, Madavi allegedly produced a knife and stabbed Aman, causing severe injuries. Despite immediate assistance from friends and bystanders, Aman was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Government Medical College and Hospital.

In response to the incident, a murder case has been registered at the Bajaj Nagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Authorities are actively searching for Akshay Madavi and his accomplices, aiming to identify all individuals involved in the attack and clarify their roles.

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding street violence in Nagpur, where a trivial disagreement has resulted in the loss of life. The community is now left grappling with the implications of such violence and the need for greater safety measures in public spaces.

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