Yavatmal, Oct. 25 -- Two persons were killed in an alleged clash between two groups in the Jagat Temple area of Maharashtra's Yavatmal city, police said today.

The incident occurred on Saturday night, when a dispute between the two groups escalated into a violent clash, during which sharp weapons were used.

One of the deceased, identified as Abhay alias Mittam Pathode, a resident of Rajurwadi in Ghatanji taluka and currently residing in Umarsara, died on the spot.

Another person, identified as Jadhav, sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to them while undergoing treatment at the District Government Hospital.

Following the incident, the attackers fled the scene. After receiving information from local residents, police from Avad...