Idukki (Kerala), Dec 7 (PTI): A migrant labourer was arrested on Monday for allegedly hacking to death two co- workers after an altercation over a financial matter, police said here.

Sanjay Baski (30) killed Shuklal Marandi (43) and Jamesh Morandi (32), both brothers, while they were asleep.

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All the three were from Jharkhand

A woman was injured in the attack, police said.

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"The victims are siblings. The victims and the accused got drunk on Sunday and reached their dwelling place near here. It seems they got into a quarrel over some financial dealings and Baski attacked the siblings while they were asleep," police said.

The incident came to light when a woman, who was also injured, informed the neighbours and the police, along with the locals, apprehended the accused.

Kattapana Deputy Superintendent of Police N C Rajmohan got injured while apprehending the accused.

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