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PONDA: In a fight over who should eat the chicken cooked at their residence, the Ponda Police arrested David Silastoppo (40), a Jharkhand native for allegedly murdering his brother-in-law Deepak Turkey (27) at their residence in Bethora.
According to police sources, David had brought chicken for their evening meal. Following the preparation of the meal by Deepak, he commenced eating. This action reportedly incensed David, who questioned Deepak as to why he had started eating without serving him first, given that he had provided the chicken. David asserted that Deepak should serve him before partaking in the meal himself. Deepak responded by stating that he was not David’s servant and declined to serve him.
Sources said this disagreement escalated into a vehement argument, which subsequently resulted in a physical confrontation. During the altercation, David purportedly attacked Deepak with a sharp implement, causing serious injuries to his neck, resulting in his death and later fled.
Locals contacted the police, who after receiving information, arrived at the location and, following a search, apprehended David while he was walking along Khandepar road, attempting to flee.
According to police, Both men were labourers residing in accommodation provided by their landlord Shrikant Umarye.
Based on Umarye’s complaint, police registered a case under BNS 2023 and are investigating the motive, though initial information suggests it was related to the food. Both the accused and the victim were reportedly under the influence of alcohol.
Both the accused and victim were employed as farm workers at Umarye’s kulagar for the past three months.
Ponda DySP Shivram Vaigankar inspected the site.