This Article is From Aug 04, 2022

Boy, 16, Arrested For Killing Brother Over Money Dispute In Chhattisgarh

According to police, the incident took place at village Nimora on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, said a senior police officer.

Boy, 16, Arrested For Killing Brother Over Money Dispute In Chhattisgarh

The 2 brothers had a spat over the money-related issue on Tuesday, the police said. (Representational)

Raipur:

A 16-year-old boy allegedly killed his younger brother over money-related dispute in Raipur district, police said on Wednesday.

The incident took place at village Nimora on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, said a senior police officer.

The victim allegedly spent money carelessly and would ask his brother for money often, as per preliminary probe. The two brothers had a spat over the issue on Tuesday.

At night, the accused hit his younger brother with a pickaxe while the latter was asleep, the official said, adding that he has been detained and probe is on.

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