Team Herald
VASCO: A shocking incident took place in Mormugao when a man stabbed his elder brother to death after the latter questioned the former for taking his bike without informing him.
If you enjoyed reading this article, you can help support our journalism by adding OHeraldo as a preferred source.
The dispute between the duo which began over using a two-wheeler without permission turned violent, leading to a tragic outcome with the younger brother stabbing his elder sibling to death at the GRB Colony, Headland, Sada-Mormugao on Thursday night.
According to the Mormugao police, Mallikarjun Ghivari (45) allegedly stabbed his elder brother Shrikant (50), with a knife. The altercation reportedly started when Shrikant questioned Mallikarjun for taking his two-wheeler without informing him.
In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly stabbed Shrikant in the chest, abdomen and hand. He was rushed to the sub-district hospital at Chicalim, where he was declared brought dead.
The Mormugao police later arrested Mallikarjun, who was working as a security guard, while, Shrikant was a lifeguard.
The incident occurred in the presence of parents, wife and children of the accused and youngest brother, Mahesh Ghivari (40). It was Mahesh who immediately informed the police.
The Mormugao police later sent the body to the Hospicio South Goa District Hospital, Margao for medico-legal formalities. A case has been registered against Mallikarjun Ghivari under Section 103 of BNS and the police are conducting further investigations.
