Man kills brother in Panvel for relationship with cousin's wife

Thane, Sep 26 (PTI) A man allegedly bludgeoned his elder brother to death with a stone in Panvel near Thane district for the latter's "immoral" relationship with a cousin's wife, a police official said on Friday.

The incident happened on Thursday evening in Karanjade Sector 5, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone III) Prashant Mohite told reporters.

"Police got a call about the incident on helpline 112 at 8:37pm, after which beat marshals Vilas Biraji Karande and Rajendra Krishna Keni reached the site. Accused Nagesh Kale (32) was caught while fleeing after killing Dattu Kale (45) with a stone," the DCP said.

"The deceased was in a relationship with his cousin's wife, which was the cause of frequent fights between him and his brother. A murder case was registered at Panvel City police station and further probe is underway," Mohite added. PTI COR BNM