Man killed by intoxicated friend for just Rs 150

In a drunken fight that allegedly broke out over Rs 150, a man was murdered by his friend at Madhavaram on Wednesday. Police said the victim failed to return Rs 150 he borrowed from his friend, who turned killer in an intoxicated state.

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Updated:18th Jun, 2021 at 3:32 AM

Chennai

The deceased, Manikandan, 25, resident of First Street, Udayar Thottam near Madhavaram had been working in a lathe in the locality. The accused, Nagamuthu, 26, is also a resident of Udayar Thottam. Both were reportedly consuming liquor since morning on Wednesday and in the evening were idling away time on Third Street in Udayar Thottam when an argument broke out.

Nagamuthu asked Manikandan to settle an old debt of Rs 150 which led to a quarrel and fisticuffs. Furious Nagamuthu allegedly fetched a knife from a butcher’s shop and hacked Manikandan, who died on the spot.

Manikandan’s body was taken to Stanley GH for autopsy and Madhavaram police arrested Nagamuthu on murder charges.

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Man killed by intoxicated friend for just Rs 150

In a drunken fight that allegedly broke out over Rs 150, a man was murdered by his friend at Madhavaram on Wednesday. Police said the victim failed to return Rs 150 he borrowed from his friend, who turned killer in an intoxicated state.

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