Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Oct 25 (ANI): A case of murder was reported by Bengaluru Police on Sunday where a younger brother allegedly killed his older sibling after the latter tried to assault him with a kitchen knife.

As per the official statement of police, the victim, HS Ravi (36) had a fight with his wife Radhika on Sunday while the victim's younger brothers Aadhishankar (31) and Kathick (28) intervened to stop the fight.

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"The victim Ravi tried to assault Aadhishankar and Karthik with a kitchen knife. Immediately Aadhishankar snatched the knife and stabbed Ravi in the chest near the heart. The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead," the police said.

The police have taken the accused Aadhishankar into custody and further investigation in the case is underway. (ANI)

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