Family Tragedy: Brother Arrested for Murder

In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, a man named Bhupendra was arrested for allegedly killing his elder brother, Pushpendra, with a wooden stick. The crime stemmed from familial tensions involving a cousin, Rinki. The police have registered a case and are conducting further investigations.

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut have arrested a man accused of fatally beating his elder brother, Pushpendra, with a wooden stick, officials reported on Tuesday.

According to DCP Rural Vivek Chand Yadav, the arrest of Bhupendra followed a complaint by their father, Sohan Pal. Bhupendra confessed during interrogation that ongoing family disputes, particularly involving their cousin Rinki, led to the tragic incident.

Pushpendra, a drug addict, had previously assaulted Rinki, sparking Bhupendra's plan for revenge. The police recovered the murder weapon and registered a case while continuing their investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)