H.D. Kote, Dec. 18 -- A drunken brawl in H.D. Kote taluk bordering Kerala has allegedly culminated in the murder of a youth on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred in H.D. Kote town limits. The deceased has been identified as Kalam (20), while the accused, Taveed, is absconding, according to the H.D. Kote Town Police.

According to the Police, a fight broke out between Kalam and Taveed on Tuesday night, with both allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

In a fit of rage, Taveed is said to have assaulted Kalam on the head, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene.

Passersby who found Kalam lying in a pool of blood rushed him to the H.D. Kote Government Hospital, where he was given first-aid.

He was later shifted to K.R. Hosp...