New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) A 53-year-old man was beaten to death in north Delhi's Timarpur area, police said on Thursday.

The accused, identified as Raj, hit Ramesh's head with stones on Thursday morning, they said.

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An official said it was found during inquiry that the duo had indulged in a fight over consuming alcohol.

Raj, who is a resident of Patrachar JJ cluster in Timarpur, has been arrested, the official said.

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A case under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 302 (murder) has been registered at Timarpur police station, police said.

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