Thane, Feb 3 (PTI) A man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Thane court for murdering his friend during an argument after a drinking session.

Additional Sessions Judge AN Sirsikar also fined Jayesh Gawand Rs 2,000.

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In April 2017, Gawand (26), victim Sachin Narvade (28) and a minor went to a creek to drink but ended up arguing, resulting in the murder.

As per the police, Gawand and the minor bludgeoned Narvade to death and buried his body in a slum area in Rajnagar in Thane East.

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Twelve witnesses were examined in the case, court official Vijay Sanap said.

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