Lorry Cleaner Killed With Stone in Andhra Over Missing Phone Dispute
A lorry cleaner was allegedly beaten to death with a stone in Andhra Pradesh's Autonagar after an argument over a missing mobile phone.
A man was allegedly beaten to death with a stone in Andhra Pradesh's Autonagar on Monday night following a dispute over a missing mobile phone, police said.
The victim, a lorry cleaner, was involved in an argument with the accused after the phone went missing. The altercation escalated, and the accused allegedly attacked him with a stone, according to preliminary information.
The lorry cleaner sustained severe injuries and died at the spot.
After being alerted, personnel from the Patamata Police Station reached the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation. Officers also spoke to local residents and potential witnesses to gather details about the incident.
The accused has been taken into custody and is being questioned to establish the circumstances that led to the attack.
Police are examining evidence collected from the scene and recording witness statements. The exact cause of death will be confirmed after a post-mortem examination.
A case has been registered at the Patamata Police Station, and further investigation is underway.