NEW DELHI: A 29-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attacking his elder brother with a razor over a dispute involving Rs 300 in East Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.The incident occurred in Old Kondli, where the accused allegedly slit open his brother’s abdomen, leaving his intestines exposed, and also inflicted multiple injuries on his hands, shoulders, and other parts of the body, they said.According to news agency PTI, the victim, identified as Manish (31), was first taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Hospital and later referred to GTB Hospital due to the severity of his injuries. Police said his condition is critical.Police said Manish and the accused, Sachin, were both engaged in odd jobs and had been involved in a dispute over Rs 300 that Sachin had allegedly borrowed and failed to return. However, around 11 am, after returning home, the brothers allegedly got into another argument.The matter first turned violent on Friday evening when the two got into a heated argument that escalated into a physical fight.Police were called, and both were taken to the police station, where the dispute was settled and they were allowed to return home the following morning, police said.However, around 11am after returning home, the brothers allegedly got into another argument again.Family members tried to intervene, but the altercation escalated. During the fight, Sachin allegedly attacked Manish with a razor, stabbing him in the stomach and causing grievous injuries, police said.Despite the severe wound, the accused allegedly continued to assault his brother, they added.The incident was reported to police by the victim’s sister, Jyoti, after which personnel rushed to the spot and shifted Manish to the hospital.A case of attempt to murder has been registered, and the accused was arrested from the house later. He has been sent to judicial custody, police said.(With agency inputs)
