Nagpur: The death toll in the violent clash following a Christmas celebration at a city club has risen to two, after Gaurav Brijlal Karda (34) succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital on Tuesday, December 30. He was critically injured in the same incident in which Pranay Naresh Nannaware (28) was killed, making it the second death linked to the Christmas party violence.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, December 26, around 4 am, near Pride Square on Wardha Road, under the jurisdiction of Sonegaon police station.

According to police, a group of youths had gathered at Dabo Club to celebrate Christmas. After the party ended, a dispute erupted between two groups near an XUV 700 vehicle parked close to Hotel Pride Square. What began as a verbal argument soon escalated into a violent altercation.

Police said the accused, Mehul Rahate, allegedly attacked Pranay Nannaware, a resident of the Mahal area near Sachin Pohe Wale, and Gaurav Karda, a resident of Flat No. 307, Devyog Apartment, near Chikhli Deepti Signal on Kalamna Road. The victims were allegedly assaulted on the rib area using sharp weapons, an iron rod, and bricks, causing severe injuries.

Both injured men were rushed to Orange City Hospital, Nagpur, where Pranay Nannaware died during treatment. Gaurav Karda, who had been admitted to the ICU in critical condition, fought for his life for four days before succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday.

Following Karda’s death, police have initiated procedures to add appropriate sections related to murder in the case. Statements of eyewitnesses are being recorded, and a spot panchnama has already been conducted.

The accused remain in police custody, and further investigation is und