India, Feb. 20 -- A 26-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his 32-year-old neighbour, stealing his money, and burying his body in a 4.5-foot-deep pit inside his house in Loni, police said. Investigators are also searching for two accomplices who helped in the crime.

The accused, identified as Pappu Panchal alias Ankit, had previously trained the victim, Deepak Kumar, in interior design and false ceiling work. Police said their relationship soured after Ankit started his own business, capturing Deepak's customers. Though they reconciled two months ago, they often drank together, police added.

Ajay Kumar Singh, assistant commissioner of police, Ankur Vihar circle, said, "On the night of February 17, Deepak visit...