The weapon of the offence has been recovered, stated police (Representational)
New Delhi:
A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a tailor by slitting his throat in east Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar space, police stated on Thursday.
The incident occurred late Wednesday evening in Old Seelampur, they stated.
The accused, Rohit, used a blade to slit the throat of Shivnath (22), they added.
Shivnath, a tailor, and Rohit had been natives of the identical village in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Rohit Meena stated.
The accused was in a relationship with a woman whose household didn’t approve of their marriage as a result of caste concern, Meena stated.
Shivnath started residing with Rohit in the identical rented lodging after he got here to Delhi. However, Rohit suspected that he was despatched by the lady’s household to spy on him, so he killed him, the DCP added.
When different roommates heard a noise and noticed the homicide, they caught maintain of Rohit and knowledgeable the owner who later reported the incident to the police, he stated.
The weapon of the offence has been recovered and additional investigation is underway, police stated.
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