Property dispute: Man, brother, wife, 2 juveniles murder mother and younger sibling in Chennai

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai police have arrested three members of a family, including two brothers, in connection with the murder of their mother and younger brother at their residence in Anna Nagar East.

Two juveniles, including a girl, were also detained for their alleged involvement in the case.

The victims were identified as Ashraf Nisha (68) and her youngest son, Azhar Ahmed (42), who were found dead under suspicious circumstances at their house on First Avenue, Anna Nagar East, in the early hours of Friday (July 31).

According to the police, Ashraf Nisha lived with her three sons Abrar Ahmed (50), Asrar Ahmed (49), and Azhar Ahmed (42). After receiving information about the death of the woman and her son, the personnel from the Anna Nagar Police Station rushed to the spot, recovered the bodies, and sent them for post-mortem examination.

During their investigation, the police found that a dispute had broken out among the three brothers over the division of property owned by Nisha.

The argument escalated, following which the eldest son, Abrar Ahmed, his wife Basiya Asma (42), his younger brother Asrar Ahmed, and two juveniles allegedly attacked and killed Nisha and Azhar.

The police have registered a case of double murder and arrested Abrar, his wife Basiya, and Asrar Ahmed.

The two juveniles, including a girl, will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. The investigation is continuing.