Police are now assessing the situation at the ATS first block following a drunken brawl between street mates at the first block ATS this morning.
The deceased, whom police managed to identify as hailing from Hela Province was brutally murdered by men from Enga, following a falling out both men had while under the influence.
Gordons Police Station Commander, Inspector Gabriel Kini told PNG HAUSBUNG that around 8-9am when the suspects and the victim got into a heated argument that led to the brawl and the untimely loss of life.
At the moment, police are on ground and are monitoring the situation.
“We are here at ATS, situation is tense but we managed to curb tensions amongst both groups.”
Police have arrested 14 alleged suspects and investigations will commence.
PSC Kini is calling on relatives of the deceased to not take action as the situation is now in the hands of the law.