Man beaten to death by two step-sons in Delhi's Sangam Vihar

A 45-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by his two step-sons following an argument between m in south Delhi's Sangam Vihar, police said on Tuesday.

Ajay Tiwari was attacked by his step-sons Raman (22) and Om Prakash (24) on intervening night of vember 14 and 15, y said.

Tiwari lived with his family on ground floor of a two-storey building in Sangam Vihar, while his elder sister Sangeeta lived on first floor.

According to victim's sister, Tiwari and his step children often h arguments over his drinking habits.

On Saturday, Tiwari hit his wife under influence of alcohol following which an argument ensued between him and Raman. Around 10 pm, Raman came at house along with his associate Arjun Solanki in his car and started hurling abuses at Tiwari.

Sangeeta told police that Tiwari threw flower pots on Raman's car after which two fled from spot but returned after 10-15 minutes along with bror Om Prakash and or associates.

accused "forcibly" entered house after breaking door and n thrashed Tiwari, according to her statement to police.

Tiwari was rushed to AIIMS, where he was declared brought de by doctors, a senior police officer said.

Based on statement of Tiwari's sister and or witnesses, a case was registered under sections 452 (house-trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint), 302 (murder) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furrance of common intention) of Indian Penal Code, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Atul Kumar Thakur said.

Om Prakash and his associates Yogesh (26), Neeraj Gupta (26) and Arjun Solanki (20), all residents of Sangam Vihar, were arrested on vember 16, while efforts were being me to nab Raman, he ded.