India, July 13 -- Traders in Shrirampur in Ahilyanagar district observed a daylong bandh on Sunday, alleging a deteriorating law and order situation following the murder of lodge-cum-restaurant owner Akash Dubiya (34) on Saturday evening.

The protest, backed by local political parties, came a day after the killing. Shrirampur police have arrested three accused.

Ahilyanagar superintendent of police Mummaka Sudarshan told HT the accused allegedly attacked the lodge staff after an argument over a delay in serving food.

"The three accused had consumed liquor and were in an inebriated condition. They initially assaulted the staff, and when the lodge owner intervened, the accused was hit with blunt objects that led to his death," said Sudars...