Nagpur: Tension ran high in Hazaripahad slums in Gittikhadan Police Station area as a drunkard man killed his neighbour on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Umesh Dhurve (40). The accused Ganesh Shivankar (50) has been arrested.

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According to police, the deceased Umesh and accused Ganesh were neighbours. Umesh was a painter, while Ganesh was addicted to liquor. Ganesh often abused the locals. On Wednesday, Umesh returned home from work.

As the accused Ganesh started abusing him, a scuffle broke out between the two.Ganesh hit Umesh on head with a wooden rod. Due to the hit, Umesh collapsed on the ground. He was rushed to the hospital where he breathed his last.

Gittikhadan Police registered a case under Section 302 of the IPC against the accused Ganesh Shivankar and put him behind the bars. Further probe is underway.