A police team at the crime site in Ponda.
PONDA
A quarrel started between a man and his nephew over repairs of the house on Sunday night too a violent turn when a man is alleged to have murdered his nephew at Ponda. He has been arrested in this connection.
According to Ponda police, a quarrel had taken place between Krishna Naik (67) and his nephew Avinash Naik on Sunday night. Both lived in different rooms at the same house.
After consuming alcohol, Krishna Naik in a drunken state went to Avinash's room at around 11.45 pm on Sunday and allegedly struck him on the head with a stone.
On Monday afternoon, Avinash's aunt visited his room and found Avinash Naik was lying on the ground in a pool of blood.
Krishna Naik then reportedly informed Avinash Naik's sister over the phone.
Upon receipt of the information, Ponda Inspector Tushar Lotlikar along with a police team rushed to the spot and conducted the panchanama.
South Goa Superintendent Sunita Sawant also visited the spot and to take stock of the incident.
Police mentioned that there used to be frequent quarrels between the maternal uncle and nephew. Avinash was a bachelor and was working as a salesman in Ponda.
Ponda police have arrested Krishna Naik in the connection and the body has been sent for an autopsy. Further investigations are in progress.
