A person died when a scuffle broke out between two groups at the Kewalani-based SG Restaurant in Tilottama Municipality-9 on Monday.

The deceased has been identified as Suresh Syangden (25) of Hetauda, Makwanpur.

Police said that they have arrested eight persons including Roman Tamang (19) of Likhu Rural Municipality-4, Nuwakot.

A joint team from the Area Police Office, Mangalpur and the Area Police Office, Butwal had reached the incident site after they got the information that a fight broke out between two groups under the influence of alcohol at the SG Restaurant.

They sent four injured persons including Suresh to the Bhairahawa Medical College for treatment,  but he breathed his last during the course of treatment.

Among the injured, one is said to be in critical condition.

Police said that they are looking into the incident.