Telangana: Drunk Man Kills Friend Over Rs 22 Debt During Sankranti

• Mohammed Siraj (30) was allegedly killed by his friend Mahesh Kumar Verma over an old debt of Rs 22 in Medak district, Telangana.
• The incident occurred on January 15, Sankranti, on the outskirts of Ananthasagar village, Chegunta mandal, during a drinking session.
• Mahesh reportedly slammed Siraj's head against a tree and then repeatedly struck him with a stone, leading to his death.
• Both victim and accused were migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh, living and working together as daily wage laborers.
• Police arrested Mahesh from Masai Peta village, recovered a blood-stained shirt and the murder weapon, and he confessed to the crime.

Why It Matters: A trivial Rs 22 debt escalated into a fatal alcohol-fueled murder in Telangana, highlighting societal aggression.