India, June 1 -- A murder case has been registered against five persons for allegedly killing a man with sharp weapons following a clash between two groups in the early hours of Sunday.

Police said the accused and the deceased had a history of rivalry and previous disputes.

One accused has been arrested, while the main accused is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital after sustaining serious injuries during the scuffle.

According to the police, the incident took place around 2.40am near a tea stall in Shastri Nagar, Thane, where Vishnu and others from his group were having tea.

At the time, Prakash Tikhe alias Pakya, Vicky Tikhe and five others allegedly arrived at the spot on motorcycles.

Police said Pakya allegedly confronte...