Man kills brother, tries to pass it off as road accident

Man from Halwara in Ludhiana allegedly murdered his elder brother on Ludhiana-Bathinda road late on Monday and tried to portray it as an accidental death. He claimed that an unidentified vehicle crushed his brother.

However, after scanning the CCTV footage of cameras installed in the vicinity, police arrested the accused Balwinder Singh (24). At the time of the incident the accused was allegedly drunk. The victim was identified as Kabal Singh (27).

Police registered an FIR on the statement of Ranjit Singh, cousin of the deceased, following which Balwinder was arrested.

Kabal Singh, Balwinder Singh and their father Lakhbir Singh are labourers. According to Ranjit Singh, both brothers used to fight over petty issues on daily. Sub inspector Balwinder Singh, SHO of Sudhar police station, said that Kabal and Balwinder had a verbal spat Monday. Kabal left home and reached Ludhiana-Bathinda road. Balwinder followed him, picked a brick and hit Kabal on his head and face repeatedly till he died.