Thane, Feb 7 (PTI) A 24-year-old man allegedly attacked and killed his friend in an inebriated state in Maharashtra's Thane district on Tuesday, police said.

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The incident took place at a quarry in Shil area of the district around 3 am, an official said.

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The victim Amjat Khan, 23, was consuming alcohol with the accused, when an argument erupted between them, senior inspector Sachin Gawde of Shil-Daighar police said.

The accused attacked Khan with a bamboo stick and stones, killing him on the spot, the official said.

The police were subsequently informed and the body was sent for post-mortem, he said, adding that the accused has been arrested under section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

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