The accused, Suman Paswan, was arrested today, the police said. (Representational)

Am 18-year-old man was arrested today from Bhiwandi in Thane for allegedly killing his friend after an argument, the police said.

Suman Paswan and Virush Pawar, 19, were delivery workers at a local restaurant and were living together in a room provided by their employer, an official said.

"Late Sunday night, the two had a scuffle after Pawar accidentally put wet clothes on top of those of Paswan on the clothesline. Pawar was severely injured in the tussle and was declared dead on arrival by hospital authorities," he said.

Suman Paswan was arrested today, the official added.