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Brotherly Betrayal: Spade Murder in Noida Village
6 Oct
Summary
- A 47-year-old man arrested for allegedly murdering his elder brother.
- The victim was attacked with a spade near his farm early Monday.
- A family dispute and past quarrels preceded the fatal incident.
In Neemka village, Jewar, a 47-year-old man named Devendra was apprehended on Tuesday for the alleged murder of his 50-year-old elder brother, Bhole Shankar. The incident occurred early Monday morning near the deceased's farm, where he was found dead on a cot.
Authorities reported that Devendra is accused of attacking Bhole Shankar with a spade while he was sleeping. The murder weapon was later discovered nearby. Initial investigations pointed towards a potential property dispute, but deeper inquiry revealed ongoing family conflicts and prior altercations between the siblings.
CCTV footage reportedly placed Devendra near the farm around 3 am on Monday, prompting police to track him down. He was arrested at the Charauli underpass. A murder case has been registered at the Jewar police station, and Devendra has been remanded to judicial custody.
Bhole Shankar is survived by his wife and two children. His body has been sent for a post-mortem examination as the investigation continues to fully ascertain the motive and sequence of events.
