Amethi, Oct. 24 -- A 65-year-old daily wage labourer was allegedly beaten to death over a family dispute in Tiwarpurwa village of Amethi district, police said on Friday.

According to Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Gyanendra Kumar Singh, the incident took place on October 23 at midnight when the victim, identified as Nirmal Kashyap, was attacked and severely beaten.

"Upon receiving information on 112, the SHO immediately reached the spot. The man was taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) hospital, where he was declared dead," Singh said.

The official added that preliminary inquiry suggests a family dispute may have led to the incident.

"The family members have pointed towards a family dispute regarding the incident. An ...