Noida, February 26 A 35-year-old homeless man was allegedly killed by his associate here on Thursday following a dispute over Rs 1,500, police said.
The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Phase 3 police station, and the body of the victim was found in a drain, officials said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Avasthy said the deceased, identified as Rahul (35), was a homeless man living on the footpath.
"On Thursday, within the jurisdiction of the Phase 3 police station, the body of a 35-year-old man was found in a drain. He was killed for Rs 1,500 by the accused, Ravindra (30), who also lives on the footpath," Avasthy said.
According to police, Rahul and Ravindra had a dispute over a monetary transaction. "In response, the accused hit Rahul on the head with a stone and pushed him into a drain, resulting in his death," the DCP said.
The accused has been arrested and sent to judicial custody, police said.
The body was sent for post-mortem after the legal proceedings were completed. Further action is underway, including a forensic inspection of the spot, they added.