Jorhat (Assam), May 05 (HS). A brutal murder incident took place in Mariani of Jorhat district. A man killed his elder brother by cutting him with a sharp weapon.

Police said on Sunday that the incident took place in the office line of Kathalguri tea estate in Mariyani. The deceased has been identified as Ratnu Munda.

Elder brother Ratnu Munda was murdered by his younger brother in front of their residence. After receiving the information, the police reached the spot and arrested the accused Salu Munda. However, no information has been found yet about the reason why such an unexpected incident occurred. Police have started immediate investigation into the incident. The accused younger brother Salu Munda has been kept into the police custody for interrogation.

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash/Manoj