GUWAHATI: A man beheaded his friend after losing a Rs 500 bet on a football match and surrendered before the police. The incident took place in Sonipur district of Assam. The accused Tuniram Madri lost the bet to his friend Hemram.

A football match was held at the place as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Tuniram and Hemram were supporters of different teams. The bet was for the supporter of the losing team to pay Rs.500. At the end of the match, Tuniram's team lost. A verbal argument ensued between Hemram and Tuniram. Then Tuniram beheaded Hemram with a weapon. After the incident, Tuniram came to the Rangapara police station with his severed head and surrendered before the police. The police said that his arrest has been recorded and interrogation has started.