Gangtok, Mar 23 (PTI) A 19-year-old man allegedly killed his grandfather with a sharp-edged weapon in Sikkim's East district, police said on Thursday.

According to a police report, the Sang police outpost received a complaint over the telephone on Wednesday around 9:30 am stating that a 19-year-old was seen roaming around with a sharp-edged weapon (Bamphok), with blood stains around his residence in Beyong Khamdong area of the district.

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The complaint was forwarded to Singtam police station by the Sang outpost.

The police report states that "Upon arrival at the scene, the police team found the 80-year-old with multiple injuries to his head, neck, and face.

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The case is under investigation, the report added.

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