Kolkata, Dec 15 (PTI) A man died after a group of people allegedly thrashed him at Kulpi in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, a senior police officer said.

The incident took place at Kalitala area of Ramakrishnapur gram panchayat on Saturday night when Kunal Adhya (22) was returning home.

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The officer said police were investigating reports that Adhya was beaten up by members of a rival group over a dispute concerning a local club.

Another person was seriously injured while trying to save Adhya during the alleged assault, he said.

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He is undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital.

Security has been strengthened in the area, the officer added.

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