Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested by Indian authorities in Pune after allegedly beating their colleague to death following a dispute said to have arisen over a woman.

Police in the Kalepadal area of Pune confirmed that the suspects, both Nigerians, were taken into custody in connection with the death of their compatriot during a violent altercation that occurred in the early hours of Monday.

According to police sources, the incident took place at an apartment in the Pisoli–Phursungi area of the city, where the victim and the suspects had gathered alongside other Nigerians. An argument reportedly broke out over a romantic relationship involving a woman, which later escalated into physical violence.

Investigators said the disagreement initially started as a verbal exchange but later turned violent when the victim attempted to leave the premises. The suspects were alleged to have followed him to the parking area of the building, where he was repeatedly assaulted with a hard object.

The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries and collapsed at the scene. He was rushed to a private hospital in Wanawadi by members of the Nigerian community, where doctors later confirmed him dead.

A senior police officer handling the case said the suspects were immediately arrested and have been booked for culpable homicide, adding that investigations were ongoing to determine whether other individuals were involved in the attack.

“We are interrogating the arrested suspects and examining witness statements to establish the exact sequence of events,” the officer said, noting that additional arrests could be made as the probe progresses.

The police further disclosed that all those involved were Nigerian nationals residing in India, with some reportedly overstaying their visas, a matter now under the scrutiny of immigration authorities.

The incident has drawn concern within the Nigerian community in Pune, prompting community leaders to call for calm and cooperation with Indian law enforcement agencies.

Meanwhile, the Nigerian High Commission in India is yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time of filing this report.