A dispute over ₹600 allegedly ended in murder near Vidyapeetha Circle, in the limits of C.K. Achukattu Police Station, on Saturday.
The victim has been identified as Manjunatha. The police have arrested the accused, identified as Palani.
According to the police, Manjunatha and Palani had an argument near a bar on Saturday night over a mobile phone that Palani had pledged with Manjunatha for money.
Palani had allegedly pawned his phone to arrange money and later demanded that Manjunatha return it, reportedly needing money to consume alcohol.
The disagreement escalated into a heated argument, during which Palani allegedly assaulted Manjunatha with a wooden stick, striking him on the head. Manjunatha, who worked as a construction labourer, sustained serious injuries and later died despite treatment.
The C.K. Achukattu police visited the scene and conducted an inspection. The accused was being questioned.
Published - October 11, 2026 08:03 pm IST