India, Nov. 9 -- A 27-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by a group of assailants over an old rivalry in the Sutardara area of Kothrud on Saturday night. Police have arrested two suspects and launched a search for other accused.

The deceased has been identified as Prakash Yewale, alias Lalya, of Sutardara.

According to the police, Yewale was travelling on a motorcycle with two others when the accused on bikes intercepted them. The group allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons and wooden sticks, repeatedly striking his head and back. He was rushed to a private hospital by residents but was declared dead before treatment.

Police said the attack stemmed from an argument over a Ganesh mandal-related issue. The deceased and the ac...