Man Murdered by Younger Brother Over Father's Funeral Expenses in Champapet

A dispute between two brothers over sharing their father’s funeral expenses turned fatal at Kummari Basti in Champapet, falling under the Saroornagar police station limits in Hyderabad, police said.

The victim, identified as 28-year-old Venkatesh, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday following an assault by his younger brother, 26-year-old Shiva.

According to available information, the siblings had been engaging in frequent quarrels regarding the costs incurred for their father's funeral, which was held earlier this year. Tensions between the two escalated further when Shiva allegedly failed to contribute his share toward the overall funeral expenses.

The prolonged disagreement erupted into violence during a fresh argument between the brothers. In the midst of the altercation, Shiva allegedly attacked Venkatesh using a pair of scissors, inflicting critical wounds on his elder sibling.

Venkatesh was severely injured in the attack and subsequently died of his injuries on Saturday.

Following the fatal assault, Shiva fled the scene and remains at large. The Saroornagar police have registered a case in connection with the murder and have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police teams are currently making efforts to trace and apprehend the absconding suspect.