A man was stabbed to death allegedly by his brother-in-law following an altercation in Palamau district, police said Wednesday.
The accused Raju Dom has been arrested while his accomplice Naresh Dom was absconding following the incident, Superintendent of Police, Indrajeet Mahatha said.
About the incident, the SP said Arun Dom along with Raju and Naresh were having liquor here on Tuesday night when an altercation broke out over an issue.
In an inebriated state, Raju with the help of Naresh attacked Arun with a knife and fatally injured him, he said adding that Arun was rushed to Sadar Hospital, Medininagar but he succumbed to his injuries.
Police has recovered the knife used in the killing and a hunt was launched to apprehend Naresh, who was reported at large, the SP added.