Tribal man arrested for killing nephew

Police said the deceased Saukia Kujur (30) having criminal background had been demanding money from his uncle Julus Kujur and frequently quarrling with him.

Saukia had an argument with his uncle when Julus refused to pay money at his village on Sunday. In a fit of rage, Julus hacked Saikia to death. Julus was arrested today and the axe used in the crime seized. Julus was today forwarded to a Rajgangpur court which remanded him to jail custody.