Varkala (Kerala), Feb 24 (PTI) A 36-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly killing his friend in an inebriated state here, police said on Saturday.
The accused identified as Arun was serving as a priest in a local temple and his arrest was recorded soon after the incident took place on Friday night.
According to police, Arun and Narayanan (55) had an altercation over a mobile phone following which the accused attacked and severely injured the victim.
After beating up Narayanan, the accused pushed him into a nearby canal causing serious injuries.
The victim was declared brought dead at the hospital and the priest was arrested soon after a case was registered under various sections of the IPC, they added. PTI LGK ROH
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