A 35-year-old goldsmith was murdered in a drunken brawl at Shameergunj in Chatrinaka on Sunday evening.
The victim, Satish, who was married with a young son, was known to the accused, a local resident identified as Jaichand. A policeman from Chatrinak said that his wife is eight months pregnant. Police said the two men went separately to a local bar where they drank alcohol and later got into an argument.
The argument reportedly escalated and turned violent around 10 pm, resulting in the killing of Satish. The preliminary investigation showed that both were acquaintances and the incident occurred after a sharp exchange of opinions under the influence of alcohol.
The police have registered a case of murder and are continuing the investigation.
Published – 19 Jan 2026 21:55 IST
