Nephew Kills Uncle After Drunken Brawl in Raebareli
A drunken argument turned fatal in Raebareli's Janai village when a man brutally attacked his uncle, leading to his death.
A late-night dispute fueled by alcohol turned into a gruesome tragedy in Janai village, located under the Chandapur police station limits in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. A 50-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his own nephew following a violent verbal altercation on Sunday night.
The Fatal Confrontation
The victim, identified as Nar Singh (also known as Dadan Singh), was involved in a heated argument with his nephew, Raunak Singh (alias Khatka), around 11:00 PM. According to police reports, both men were heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident.
What began as a verbal disagreement rapidly escalated into physical violence. It is alleged that Raunak launched a brutal assault on Nar Singh, using repeated kicks and punches. During the struggle, Nar Singh fell heavily, striking his head against a brick. The impact caused severe injuries to his face and head, leaving him unconscious on the ground.
A Life of Solitude Ends in Tragedy
The incident has shocked the local community, especially given the victim's personal history. Nar Singh had no children of his own, and his wife had reportedly left him nearly two decades ago. Following his separation, he had been living with the sons of his brother, Jai Singh—Raunak and Rajvansh.
Family members rushed the critically injured Nar Singh to the district hospital, but the damage was too severe. He tragically succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the medical facility.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Following the report of the death, Mahrajganj Circle Officer Pradeep Kumar arrived at the scene accompanied by a forensic team and police personnel to begin an investigation. Preliminary findings suggest that the victim and the accused were habitual drinkers, which played a significant role in the escalation of the conflict.
Legal Action Taken
- FIR Registered: An FIR for culpable homicide has been filed against Raunak Singh.
- Complainant: The legal complaint was lodged by Rajvansh, the victim's other nephew.
- Custody: Police have taken Raunak Singh into custody for further questioning.
- Post-Mortem: The deceased's body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to confirm the exact cause of death.
"Preliminary investigations indicate that the incident resulted from a dispute fueled by intoxication," stated Circle Officer Pradeep Kumar as legal proceedings continue.