New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) A 20-year-old man who had murdered his sister's lover back home in Uttar Pradesh was arrested here, police said Sunday.
According to police, the accused - Aslam - a resident of Azamgarh murdered his sister's lover, Rohit Singh who was also their neighbour June 5 and had taken refuge in the capital since.
"He was embarrassed by the affair," said a police officer, adding that despite several warnings, Singh continued to remain in touch with Aslam's sister which infuriated him further.
Aslam decided to kill Singh and made a plan with his accomplices and on the night of June 5, the accused along with his friends invited the victim for a party where they consumed alcohol and drugs.
As soon as Singh was intoxicated, Aslam slit his throat with a dagger and the dead body was dumped in nearby sugarcane fields.
After committing the crime, Aslam came to the capital and had been searching for a shelter and a job in Anand Parbat area of north Delhi. However, some locals got suspicious and contacted the police.
Aslam was detained for questioning by police June 9 and he later confessed to his crimes.
