Ballia (UP): An elderly woman was stabbed to death when she tried to intervene in a fight between two groups here, police said on Tuesday.

He said that two people were injured in the fight that took place on Monday in North Patti locality of Rasra police station area.

The clash broke out between groups led by Dhanji Rajbhar alias Golu and Abhishek Rajbhar. Area Officer (CO) Mohammad Faheem Qureshi said that three people, including Ramvati Devi (60), were injured in the clash and were taken to the hospital.

He said Ramwati Devi, who was stabbed by someone while trying to pacify both the parties, died in the hospital.

The CO said that a cross FIR has been registered in the matter based on the complaints of both the groups and a detailed investigation is underway.