A 30-year-old man died after he was allegedly attacked by a group following a fight at a bar in Ezhupunna in Alappuzha, Kerala, police said on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Nidhin, a native of Kumbalangi in Ernakulam district.
Police said five persons have been taken into custody and are being questioned at the Aroor police station.
According to the FIR, a fight broke out between Nidhin and three persons at a bar in Ezhupunna on Thursday evening.
After coming out of the bar, Nidhin, who was sitting on his motorcycle by the roadside, was allegedly manhandled and kicked by the accused, the FIR said.
He soon lost consciousness and collapsed on the road.
When people spotted Nidhi lying on the roadside, they rushed him to Kumbalangi Hospital where he was declared brought dead, police said.
A case of murder was registered on Friday and further investigation is underway.
Police said detailed statements of those in custody are being recorded, after which their arrests will be formally registered.
The body will be handed over to relatives after an autopsy.
Published – 20 March 2026 10:55 IST
