A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his elder brother by attacking him with a brick and a spade following a quarrel at their residence in Daulatabad village, Gurgaon. The accused, identified as Aman, was arrested on June 3 and taken on one-day police remand for questioning. Police reported that the victim, Ashish (26), succumbed to severe head injuries sustained during the assault.
Incident Details
According to police, information was received on May 31 that a young man was found dead inside a house in Daulatabad village. A team from Rajendra Park police station arrived at the scene, secured the area, and called forensic and fingerprint experts to collect evidence. The body was subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination. Family members identified the deceased as Ashish, a resident of Daulatabad in Gurgaon district.
Based on a complaint lodged by the family and the findings of the post-mortem, a case was registered at Rajendra Park police station, and an investigation was initiated.
Motive and Sequence of Events
During interrogation, Aman told police that Ashish, his real brother, was addicted to alcohol. On the day of the incident, another person had come to drink with Ashish at the house. When Aman asked the visitor to leave, an argument broke out between the brothers. The argument escalated into a physical fight, during which Aman allegedly struck Ashish on the head with a brick and a spade, causing fatal injuries.
Police produced the accused before a court on June 3 and obtained one day of police remand. Further investigation is underway, said Sandeep Turan, police spokesman.
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