Umpire Stabbed to Death Following Dispute at Cricket Match in Visakhapatnam
Cricket match takes horror turn after umpire stabbed to death over heated run-out call
Hindustan Times
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A 21-year-old cricket umpire, Dola Ajith Babu, was fatally stabbed during a dispute over a run-out decision in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The incident escalated after the match when a spectator, Kanta Kishore, attacked the umpires, raising concerns about security at local cricket events.
- 01Dola Ajith Babu was stabbed during a dispute over a run-out call.
- 02The attacker, Kanta Kishore, was a spectator and not a player.
- 03Ajith Babu was pronounced dead after being taken to multiple hospitals.
- 04Police have registered a murder case and are searching for Kishore.
- 05The incident highlights the need for improved security at local cricket tournaments.
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On Sunday night, Dola Ajith Babu, a 21-year-old cricket umpire, was stabbed to death following a heated dispute over a run-out decision during a local tournament in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. The incident occurred after the match when Kanta Kishore, a 26-year-old spectator, called the umpires to 'settle the matter' away from the field. Despite initial attempts by Ajith Babu and his fellow umpire Budumuri Chiranjeevi to calm tensions, a new argument erupted, leading Kishore to pull out a knife and stab Ajith Babu in the chest. Ajith Babu was rushed to VIMS Hospital and later to Apollo Hospital, where he was declared dead despite emergency treatment. Police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are currently searching for Kishore, who remains at large. The incident has raised serious concerns regarding security measures at local cricket matches, prompting authorities to call for better crowd management and medical facilities at venues.
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This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures at local cricket tournaments, ensuring the safety of players and officials.
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