An argument triggered by political discussions over the Bihar poll verdict resulted in the killing of a 22-year-old man allegedly by his maternal uncles in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Monday.
The incident occurred at the under-construction premises of the police lines in the Cantt police station area, where Shankar Manjhi (22), a labourer from Bihar's Shivhar district, was staying with his maternal uncles Rajesh Manjhi (25) and Toofani Manjhi (27), a police official said.
Police station in-charge Anoop Bhargava said that preliminary investigations revealed that Shankar was a RJD supporter, while the two accused supported the JD(U).
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He said the trio engaged in a drunken brawl, which escalated into a physical fight.
Rajesh and Toofani allegedly dragged Shankar to a nearby muddy area and pinned him down, resulting in his death.
{{/usCountry}}Rajesh and Toofani allegedly dragged Shankar to a nearby muddy area and pinned him down, resulting in his death.
{{/usCountry}}Police rushed Shankar to the district hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
Bhargava said Rajesh and Toofani were taken into custody, and during interrogation, both confessed to the murder. A case was registered.