Hyderabad, April 3: A person was allegedly stabbed to death on Monday after the guests were not served chicken curry at an engagement function in Hyderabad.

The deceased identified as Anwar was groom's cousin. A person also got injured in the scuffle that broke out between the guest and the host.

The police have taken some of the accused into its custody and registered case under sections 302, 147, 148 and 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Arms Act at the Hussainialam Police Station.

Around seven to eight persons were involved in the brawl including four who stabbed Anwar. "We have taken few accused into our custody and all the others who are involved in the matter will be arrested within 24 hours," Anjaiah, ACP, Charminar division told ANI.

According to police, the incident happened at around 1:00 am when one of the accused Ashfaq and his friends started arguing with the servers after he refused to serve chicken curry. Anwar intervened to pacify the matter but was killed by Ashfaq, his brother and few others.