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Malaysian Indian Barber Surjeet Singh, 30, Dies In Fight With Pakistani

IANS, 02 Jun, 2015 12:40 PM

A Malaysian Indian barber died when he fell on broken glass during a fight with a Pakistani in Malaysia on Tuesday, media reported.

The victim, Surjeet Singh, in his 30s, succumbed to his injuries at the barbershop, reported The Malaysian Times.

According to police officials, during an altercation with a 29-year-old Pakistani, the victim fell against the glass panel of the barber shop and then landed on the broken glass pieces which pierced his chest.

Based on eyewitness accounts, police detained the Pakistani from a nearby hotel.

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