Daijiworld Media Network – Thane
Thane, Oct 31: In a shocking incident, a 26-year-old man allegedly killed his maternal uncle following a heated argument at a hospital in Thane on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Ganesh Ramesh Pujari, and the victim, Mariappa Raju Nair (40), both residents of Goregaon, Mumbai, had reportedly gone to the hospital for the delivery of Pujari’s wife.
According to police sources, an argument broke out between the two, which soon turned violent. In a fit of rage, Pujari allegedly smashed his uncle’s head against the hospital steps and later lifted and slammed him on the stairs, leading to his death on the spot.
A CCTV footage from the hospital has surfaced, showing Pujari dragging Nair by the collar before the fatal assault.
After receiving information, the police reached the spot and arrested Pujari. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact reason behind the altercation.