Stephen Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (MS)
Kasargod, Jul 24: In an incident that occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, July 24 at Mugu of Sitangoli in the district, a man allegedly stabbed his younger brother to death.
The deceased has identified as Mohammed Nisar (29), son of Abdulla Musliyar, resident of Mugu Urmi.
His elder brother Rafiq (31) who allegedly stabbed him to death has been arrested by Badiadka police.
Rafiq (L) and Nisar
Preliminary investigations revealed family dispute to be the cause of the murder. The brothers were quarrelling frequently for the last few days, sources said.
Rafiq allegedly tried to stab Nisar while the latter was sleeping after lunch. When Nisar woke up and tried to escape, Rafiq chased and stabbed him, sources said. Nisar who collapsed on the veranda of the house was rushed to Kumble hospital but he had breathed his last by then.
Nisar was unmarried.
Badiadka police are investigating further.