Budgam, Nov 22(KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said that it cracked the blind murder case of a man by arresting his own brother in Beerwah.

"On November 20, 2023, Budgam Police received information about Sameer's lifeless body spotted behind his residence. In a swift response, an investigation was initiated, involving the police station Beerwah and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams," the police said

"Several suspects were called in for questioning including the family members of the deceased. On questioning the family members, Aqib Ahmad Rather, Sameer's brother, confessed to his involvement. Aqib revealed a confrontation between the brothers took place, during the intervening night of 19 and 20th November, resulting in Sameer's demise.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelFather and sister of the deceased also confessed, providing details about Aqib Ahmad's role,' he said.

"Aqib was arrested, and a thorough investigation was conducted, leading to the recovery of essential evidence including the weapon of offence used by Aqib to assault Sameer," the police added.

It further said that the case has been filed as FIR No. 143/2023 under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).(KNS).