BAREILLY: A 26-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his neighbour and his son after the victim’s brother reportedly kidnapped the accused’s minor daughter and raped her in a village under Bithri Chainpur police station on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the accused killed her daughter rapist’s brother to avenge the crime.

According to police, they searched out the accused’s daughter, and her

was booked and sent to jail last month.

The victim, a cook, was alone at home when the accused and his son allegedly barged into his house and killed him. Upon their return, family members found the victim lying dead and informed police. The body was sent for autopsy.

Police said the girl’s father, also a neighbour of the victim, was the prime suspect as he had threatened to kill the entire family.

After finding the accused’s house locked, the victim’s father informed police about them.

Police said after initial investigation, they found that the victim’s neighbour and his son were seen entering his house in the afternoon.

SSP

Muniraj G said, “An FIR was registered under IPC sections 302 (murder), 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt) and under relevant sections of the SC/ST Act against the father-son duo. The accused will be arrested soon.”