In a chilling incident that has horrified the city, a young man was brutally murdered by his roommate using a heavy LPG cylinder as the weapon of choice. The crime occurred early Thursday morning in a shared apartment, at a time when the entire country is reeling under a severe cooking gas shortage. The victim’s head was reportedly smashed with the gas tank, leaving him dead on the spot.

Initial reports suggest that the two roommates had been frequently arguing over rising costs and the scarcity of essential supplies, including cooking gas. During a heated altercation today, the accused allegedly picked up a filled cylinder and struck the victim’s head with full force. The impact was so severe that the victim died instantaneously due to massive skull fractures.

The police have cordoned off the crime scene and sent the blood-stained cylinder for forensic analysis. A manhunt has been launched to nab the accused, who fled shortly after the incident. Neighbors expressed shock, questioning whether the ongoing stress of the fuel crisis acted as a trigger for such a violent outburst. Authorities are investigating all angles, including personal enmity and financial disputes.