Nagpur: A minor altercation over cigarettes escalated into violence in Yashodhara locality, leaving one person injured.

Pankaj Devidas was sitting with his friend Human Yadav in Garib Nawaz Nagar when a youth identified as Bechu allegedly asked Human to bring cigarettes. Upon refusal, Bechu reportedly abused and slapped him.

When Pankaj intervened, Bechu’s brother, Taufiq Sheikh, allegedly attacked him with a stick, causing injuries. Yashodhara Police Station have registered a case against Taufiq and initiated investigation.