A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Najafgarh for allegedly killing his roommate during an argument over a minor issue. The incident occurred after both individuals consumed alcohol together. Police reported the arrest on Tuesday, highlighting the tragic outcome of what began as a trivial dispute.
According to the police, both had consumed alcohol together, and later got into an altercation over some issue.
“Around midnight, Ranjit allegedly assaulted Dadan with fists and blows to his face and head. After the scuffle, Ranjit went to sleep in the room and found Dadan dead the next morning. He later informed the victim’s family about his death. On receiving the call, a police team reached the premises.
The incident occurred around midnight on August 28 at a rented accommodation in the Ajay Park area in Najafgarh, where the victim, Dadan (46), a resident of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, lived with the accused, Ranjit Ram, the police said. The incident came to light on August 29 when Dadan’s nephew Ramesh reached the spot and made a PCR call.
Both had consumed alcohol together, and later got into an altercation over some issue, according to the police. During the assault, Dadan fell on the floor and sustained an injury,” a senior police officer said, adding that blood was also noticed at the spot.
