Aligarh, October 6: A shocking incident of murder has come to light from Uttar Pradesh, where a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his friend over INR 100. Police officials said that the accused, identified as Manoj Kumar, killed his friend Ganga Ram after the latter refused to give him money for alcohol. The alleged incident occurred on Wednesday night, October 2, at the Gandhi Park area in Aligarh.

According to a report in The Times of India, the alleged murder occurred over a dispute regarding money for alcohol. Cops said that Kumar killed Ram using a public tap handle in the Gandhi Park area. The dispute began when Kumar asked for money from Ram, who simply refused. Kumar, who was enraged, allegedly struck Ram in the head with the tap's handle, thus causing him severe injuries. Aligarh Shocker: Family Accuses School Teacher of Stripping, Assaulting and Administering Electric Shocks to 7-Year-Old Son for Forgetting Bag in Uttar Pradesh; Probe Launched.

Ganga Ram was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment. After Ram's death, his wife approached the police and lodged a complaint against Kumar, who was subsequently arrested. During the investigation, cops also recovered the weapon used by Kumar to injure Ram.

After his arrest, the accused confessed to killing Ram and told cops that he was desperate for money for alcohol. Meanwhile, the police have booked and arrested Kumar under Section 103 (Murder) of the BNS. They have also launched a probe in connection with the incident. It is also learned that Ram is survived by his wife and children. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: 2 School Students Booked for Posting AI Generated Obscene Image of Teacher on Social Media Platforms in Moradabad, Probe Underway.

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