Man arrested for murdering elder brother in Belagavi

BELAGAVI – A shocking case of fratricide has come to light in Hatti Alur village of Hukkeri taluk, where a younger brother allegedly murdered his elder sibling out of jealousy over his success.

The Yamakanamaradi police arrested Basavaraja Suresh Kamathi (22) for the brutal murder of his elder brother, Rayappa Suresh Kamathi (28). Rayappa, known for his professional success and growing wealth, was reportedly the target of resentment from his younger brother. Basavaraja allegedly killed him by crushing his head with a stone and went into hiding to avoid suspicion.

The crime came to light after a month-long investigation. Initially, Basavaraja misled both the family and police, claiming he had been at home when his brother went missing. Notably, he had left his mobile phone at home during the incident to create an alibi. However, when family members informed him of Rayappa’s disappearance, he suspiciously made only a single call to his brother's phone.

This detail caught the attention of investigators, who questioned him further. Under interrogation, Basavaraja confessed to the murder. A case has been registered at the Yamakanamaradi police station, and further investigation is underway.