UP man beheads ice cream seller, then tries to burn severed head A 50-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district allegedly beheaded a 25-year-old ice cream vendor during a violent confrontation over a dispute involving street sales. The incident occurred in broad daylight on Saturday, with the accused not only cutting off the victim's head but also attempting to set it on fire. Witnesses reported fleeing in panic after witnessing the attack. According to police, the victim, identified as Bablu, was a resident of a village 20 kilometers away from the crime scene. Bablu had been selling ice cream in the area regularly, but a conflict arose when Shankar Yadav, the accused, objected to his presence. When Bablu refused to leave, the verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation. Yadav allegedly attacked the vendor with a sharp object, resulting in the victim's immediate death. Following the beheading, Yadav reportedly tried to burn the severed head, leaving the scene in a state of chaos. Authorities arrived at the location after receiving reports and arrested Yadav. The victim's body was sent for post-mortem examination, and investigators are examining the case further. Superintendent of Police Arpit Vijayvargiya stated that Yadav appeared to have a disturbed mindset, committing the crime over a minor dispute related to ice cream sales. He noted that the victim's body had been placed near a fire, causing partial burns. Police are currently interrogating Yadav, and legal proceedings are ongoing. The incident has sparked widespread shock and fear in the region. The case highlights the severity of the violence and the need for stricter measures to prevent such tragedies.#uttar_pradesh #shankar_yadav #bablu #barabanki_district #superintendent_of_police_arpit_vijayvargiya
