Kurukshetra, February 22 A man was allegedly murdered after a heated argument between neighbors in Jogna Khera village here on Sunday, police said.
According to police, the incident occurred after a long-standing disagreement between the victim, Labh Singh, and his neighbor, Surjit Singh, escalated.
In a fit of rage, Surjit allegedly attacked the victim with a "Kasi" (a sharp tool used in farming) and repeatedly struck him on the head, causing Labh to collapse, police said.
The accused fled the scene after committing the crime, police added.
After hearing the commotion, family members and villagers rushed to the scene and took Labh for medical assistance, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Upon receiving the information at 3 pm, SHO Mohinder Singh, along with a police team, reached the spot and initiated an investigation.
The police have sent the body for post-mortem, he said, adding that efforts are underway to apprehend the absconding accused.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the dispute between the neighbors had been ongoing for some time. The exact reason behind the altercation is yet to be confirmed, the SHO said.
Police have registered a case, and further investigations are underway.