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AGRA: An argument between neighbours over disposal of cow dung turned ugly on Tuesday and ended with the death of one of them. The incident happened in Bapu Nagar colony of Aligarh .

According to police, Rajkumar (42) was annoyed when he slipped over cow dung lying in front of his house while going out for work. Angry, he went to his neighbour, Shankarwati Yadav ’s house to complain. The latter owns a cow. Both got into a heated argument over disposing of cow dung.

Matters came to a point where Yadav allegedly picked up a wooden stick and hit Rajkumar on the head. He collapsed instantly. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced brought dead.

A witness, Jai Thakur , alleged that Shankarvati attacked Rajkumar. He said this "nuisance" of cow dung lying on the road was a routine affair and Shankarvati did nothing about it despite complaints.

SP (city), Atul Srivastava said Rajkumar's body has been sent for post-mortem. However, it had no visible injury marks. He said, a FIR is being registered and further action will be taken after the receipt of the report.