Punjab Newsline | Shimla
A violent family dispute ended in tragedy in the Sarahan village of Rampur Tehsil in Shimla district, police said, when a younger brother allegedly murdered his older sibling after drinking alcohol and an old feud resurfaced.
According to police, on the morning of March 30, officers at Jhakhri police station received information that a man was lying unconscious near the Rai Khad cremation ground. When police arrived, they found 35‑year‑old Anil Kumar, also known as “Kaku,” dead with visible injuries and blood on his body.
Investigators began examining the scene. Based on the injuries and evidence, they suspected Anil’s younger brother, 34‑year‑old Vikram, and took him into custody for questioning.
During interrogation, Vikram reportedly confessed to the murder, telling police that both brothers had been drinking together when an old dispute escalated into anger. In the heat of the moment, he allegedly attacked and killed Anil.