Crime
Petrol pump owner and brother stabbed to death in temple dispute in Nellore
Petrol pump owner Taldan and his brother Nicholas Rajaratnam were fatally stabbed during a temple donation event in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, police said.
Two men were killed in a violent incident at a temple in Nellore town on Saturday. The victims, identified as petrol pump owner Taldan from the Manipuram area and his brother Nicholas Rajaratnam, suffered fatal stab wounds during a dispute that erupted at a donation ceremony.
According to local police, the altercation began when a disagreement arose over the conduct of the donation event. The conflict quickly escalated, leading to the assailant stabbing both Taldan and his brother. Both victims died at the scene.
Police officials arrived shortly after the incident and detained the alleged attacker, who also sustained injuries during the confrontation. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive and any additional parties involved.
The incident has shocked the local community, prompting calls for heightened security at public religious gatherings. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
According to local police, the altercation began when a disagreement arose over the conduct of the donation event. The conflict quickly escalated, leading to the assailant stabbing both Taldan and his brother. Both victims died at the scene.
Police officials arrived shortly after the incident and detained the alleged attacker, who also sustained injuries during the confrontation. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive and any additional parties involved.
The incident has shocked the local community, prompting calls for heightened security at public religious gatherings. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.