Daijiworld Media Network - Kadaba
Kadaba, May 12: The Uppinangady police on May 11, arrested Hariprasad, who had been absconding in connection with the murder of Sharath Kumar (34) of Maderi in Nelyadi village.
Sharath Kumar was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden plank on Friday night.
Accused Hariprasad & slain Sharath Kumar
The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over firewood that Sharath had collected with his uncle’s family, which Hariprasad is said to have destroyed. A confrontation with the uncle's family reportedly led to the fatal assault.
The Uppinangady police have registered a case and taken the accused Hariprasad into custody for further investigation.