Shivamogga: In a shocking incident, a man was brutally murdered by his elder brother after being struck on the head with a stone on Sunday morning in Shivamogga.

The incident occurred at the Lambani Tanda in Anupinakatte village under the jurisdiction of Puradalu Gram Panchayat.

The victim, identified as Girish (30), died on the spot due to severe head injuries and excessive bleeding after his elder brother, Lokesh, attacked him with a stone.

The murder is suspected to have been triggered by a personal dispute. Police visited the scene and arrested Lokesh.

The case is being investigated by the Tunganager Police, who are continuing their inquiries into the matter.