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Accused in weekend homicide was victim's brother, cops say

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Toronto Police have identified both the suspect and the victim of a murder on Sunday.

Just before 5 p.m., police were called to a stabbing at a home in the Ellesmere Rd. and Orton Park Rd. area. Police say the victim was attacked with an edged weapon and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

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The victim has been identified as Dushi Lakshmanan, 54, of Toronto.

Ragulan Lakshmanan, 50, of Toronto, has been charged with second-degree murder.

The victim and the accused are brothers, according to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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