The accused has been arrested under relevant sections of the IPC, police said. (Representational)
A man has been arrested in Rajasthan's Nagaur district for allegedly thrashing his elder brother and dragging him by tying him to a scooter, police said on Thursday.
The incident took place at Tausar village in Nagaur on Wednesday when Hansraj Meghwal (35) dragged his elder brother Manohar Meghwal (45) after tying him to a scooter, Station House Officer Ramendra Singh Hada said.
After the purported video of the incident went viral on social media, the police took suo motu cognisance and registered a case against the accused, Mr Hada said.
Hansraj has been arrested under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, he added.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused is a habitual drunkard and used to often quarrel with his elder brother.
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