Nagpur: Imamwada police have arrested two persons in connection with the brutal assault and murder of a 56-year-old man following a drunken altercation near Kapla Basti, close to the Isolation Hospital, late on January 10, 2026.

According to police, the incident occurred around 10 pm when the accused, identified as Rohan Kamalakar Chawariya (32) and Kundan Devidas Chavan (45), were allegedly abusing the victim, Mangal Mangya Kori (56), under the influence of alcohol near his residence. When the victim’s son, Shubham Mangal Kori (25), objected to the abuse, the accused allegedly assaulted him as well.

As the victim and his other son Aman intervened to pacify the situation, a third accused, Rohit Kamalakar Chawariya (34), arrived at the spot and allegedly struck Aman on the head with a stone. Meanwhile, Rohan Chawariya allegedly attacked Mangal Kori with a wooden stick, repeatedly hitting his head, hands and legs with the intention to kill.

Mangal Kori sustained severe head injuries and was rushed to Medical Hospital, where doctors declared him dead during treatment.

Based on the complaint, Imamwada police registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and arrested accused Rohan Chawariya and Kundan Chavan. A search is on to nab the third accused, while further investigation is in progress.