Nagpur: Tension gripped the Vasantrao Naik Slum area under Sitabuldi Police Station limits on Wednesday night after a violent altercation led to the fatal stabbing of two men, including a history-sheeter. The accused, identified as Chandu, has been apprehended by the police.
According to police sources, the deceased — Sagar Masram and Laxman Gode — had an ongoing dispute with the accused. Sagar, known to be a habitual offender, had earlier been externed from Nagpur city.
On Wednesday night, following a confrontation, Chandu allegedly attacked both Sagar and Laxman with a sharp-edged weapon. The injured men were immediately rushed to the hospital, where they both later succumbed to their injuries during treatment.
Sitabuldi police have taken Chandu into custody and are probing the motive behind the double murder.