India, Aug. 30 -- A 38-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with sticks after being held captive inside a house following a dispute in Sisaiya village of Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, police said on Sunday, August 30.

The incident occurred on Saturday night, after which the accused allegedly fled the spot, police said.

According to Barkhera police, Sanjay Kumar alias Chhote Lal, a resident of Sisaiya village, was allegedly dragged into a house by Kanhai Lal and his associates around 8 pm following a dispute.

The accused, who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol, then locked Sanjay inside a room and assaulted him with sticks, police said.

His cries for help alerted family members and other villagers, who rushed to t...