Bulandshahr, April 26 -- A birthday celebration in the Khurja Nagar area of Bulandshahr turned into a horrific crime scene on the night of Saturday, after a minor altercation over smearing cake on a face escalated into a triple homicide.

Police have identified the deceased as Amardeep Saini, Manish Saini, and Akash Saini. The primary accused, Jeetu Saini, whose birthday was being celebrated, remains at large along with several accomplices.

What was meant to be a celebratory gathering at a local gym and later near a residence soured when the victims reportedly applied cake to the face of the birthday boy, Jeetu Saini. The playful gesture was met with unexpected hostility, leading to a heated argument.

According to SP (Rural) Antriksh Ja...