An Indonesian man identified as Parlindungan Siregar allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbor after he was hurt and became annoyed by the latter’s persistence in asking him why he was not married.
The 45 year old arrived at their home at about 8 pm on July 29 wielding a piece of wood, and began attacking the victim without warning.
Local media, citing Assistant Police Commissioner Maria Marpaung, reported that Asgim Irianto's wife gave a statement to the cops mentioning the details of the attack.
Mr Asgim ran out to the street, where he was pursued by Parlindungan before he was struck by a blow to the head. After he was felled, Mr Asgim was allegedly beaten further by Parlindungan.
Residents in the area eventually stopped the beating and rushed Mr Asgim to the hospital, but he died before arrival.
According to reports, the police arrested Parlindungan Siregar within an hour of the attack.
During interrogation, the culprit told the cops that he was frustrated by how often the 60-year-old would irritate him by constantly asking why he was not married.
He decided to take the extreme step of beating his neighbour to death, Siregar confessed.
