Man Kills Brother after Fight over Some Issue in Budgam Village, Arrested

Budgam: A man has been arrested after allegedly killing his own brother following a fight over an undisclosed issue in Sail village of Beerwah area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The incident, which has shocked the local community, occurred on November 20 and was reported to the police when the body of the victim, identified as Sameer Ahmad Rather, was discovered behind his residence.

An investigation was immediately launched by the police, with the assistance of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams. Several suspects, including family members of the deceased, were called in for questioning. During the interrogation, the victim’s brother, Aqib Ahmad Rather, confessed to his involvement in the crime. He revealed that a confrontation had taken place between him and Sameer during the intervening night of November 19 and 20, which ultimately resulted in Sameer’s death.

Further revelations came from the victim’s father and sister, who provided additional details about Aqib’s role in the incident. Aqib was subsequently arrested, and a thorough investigation was conducted, leading to the recovery of crucial evidence, including the weapon used to assault Sameer.

A case has been filed against Aqib under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to murder. The motive behind the fight and the exact nature of the issue that led to the tragic outcome have yet to be disclosed.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, as such acts of violence within families are rare in the area. The police are continuing their investigation to gather more information and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the altercation.

The arrest of Aqib and the ongoing investigation provide some solace to the grieving family and friends of Sameer. The tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of resolving conflicts through peaceful means and seeking help from authorities to prevent such incidents from occurring.