Man stabbed to death in Kerala; accused surrenders to police with weapon
Malappuram (PTI): A man was arrested for allegedly killing his younger brother after a dispute suspected to have occurred under the influence of drugs, police said on Tuesday.
The accused, identified as Junaid (28), allegedly stabbed his brother Ameer (26) to death at their residence in the early hours of the morning in Pookkottur in northern Malappuram, police said.
According to police, the incident came to light after Junaid walked into the local police station carrying the knife used in the attack and confessed to the crime.
In his statement, he said the two had been involved in a long-standing dispute over financial matters.
A heated argument broke out again in the early hours, during which Junaid allegedly stabbed Ameer, resulting in his death.
"It is suspected that the accused committed the crime under the influence of drugs. He later came to the police station with the weapon," a police officer said.
Police have recorded his arrest and launched a detailed investigation.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
