Man kills younger brother over monetary dispute

A 25-year-old man shot his younger brother dead over a monetary dispute in Mavai village here, police said today.

22-year-old Suresh was involved in a dispute with his family members over money acquired from the sale of land. Last night, his brother Dinesh allegedly shot him twice with a country-made pistol, while under the influence of alcohol.

Suresh died on the spot and his brother fled from the spot, police said.

The victim's body has been sent for post-mortem and an FIR has been filed, they said.