Latest News | Man Held for Killing Coworker in Sikkim's Pakyong District

Gangtok, Jul 25 (PTI) Sikkim Police has arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 36-year-old co-worker in Pakyong district, officials said on Friday.

The incident took place in the district's Pakyong Bazaar, where both men worked as construction labourers and shared a room, police said.

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Police identified the deceased as Bijay Chettri, a resident of Namcheypong.

According to police, Bijay's head was allegedly smashed with a rock on July 24.

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Preliminary investigation suggests that personal enmity may have led to the fatal altercation.

The accused has been booked under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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