Golaghat, 08 July (HS): A man has been arrested for allegedly beating another man to death in Basakumar village of Assam's Golaghat district, police said on Wednesday.

According to police, the victim, identified as Laxmiram Tamuli, was on his way home when he was allegedly attacked with a wooden stick by Nitul Barua. The assault proved fatal and Tamuli killed on the spot.

After receiving information about the incident, police rushed to the scene, recovered the body and sent it for post-mortem examination.

The accused, Nitul Barua, has been arrested. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. Police have registered a case and launched a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances leading to the killing.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash