VARANASI, May 25 -- A 17-year-old tourist died and four others were injured after a group of visitors from Sonbhadra was allegedly assaulted at Namo Ghat on Sunday morning, police said.

The incident occurred after security guards allegedly stopped the tourists at the entrance gate from entering the ghat, leading to an argument that later escalated into a physical assault, police added.

The deceased was identified as Rajesh Jaiswal alias Chintu. Four others sustained injuries.

According to police, a group of youths from Sonbhadra had arrived at the ghat early on Sunday for sightseeing. Locals alleged that guards posted at the entrance prevented them from entering, triggering an altercation. The dispute soon escalated and the guards, alo...