Jamshedpur, Nov. 28 -- An elderly couple was brutally murdered over a trivial issue - a broken slipper strap - in West Singhbhum district, police said on Friday.

Police further said that the incident occurred at Lipunga village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Gua police station.

The shocking details emerged after a special investigation team (SIT) headed by Kiriburu sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Ajay Kerketta arrested Jangam Balmuchu for the murder of 72-year-old Sargia Balmuchu and his 65-year-old wife Mukta Balmuchu at their house on the night of November 24-25.

"Jangam Balmuchu has been arrested for the murder of Sargia Balmuchu and his wife Mukta Balmuchu. During interrogation, he confessed to his crime and said he ha...