MEERUT, Dec. 29 -- A man allegedly stabbed his brother-in-law to death following a dispute over girls' dancing at a birthday party here, police said on Monday. The accused identified as Salim was arrested within an hour of the incident, they added. The knife used in the crime has also been recovered.

The victim's nephew, who tried to intervene, was also injured in the attack. The deceased has been identified as Yunus, 36, a resident of Gurjar Chowk Colony in Lisari village. SP (city) Ayush Vikram Singh said the incident took place during the birthday celebrations of Gulfsha (30), daughter of Chand, a resident of Gurjar Chowk Colony, on Sunday evening.

A party was organised at Chand's house where Salim arrived along with his wife Nargis ...