Sullia: In an incident reported on late Tuesday night, a father killed his son reportedly after a feud over “chicken curry”. The incident was reported from Guttigaru-Moga, in Sullia of Dakshina Kannada district.

The victim's son has been identified as Shivaram, a resident Mogra Erangudde Majalu here. The accused father has been identified as Sheena.

The dispute arose when Shivaram returned home late and found that the “chicken Curry” had already been consumed. Irked by this, Shivaram raised his discontent, and a heated argument ensued between him and his father around midnight. It is alleged that during the argument, Sheena lost his temper and struck a hammer on Shivaram’s head.

As a result of the attack, Shivaram sustained serious injuries and passed away on the spot. The Subrahmanya police arrived on the crime scene and arrested Sheena. Shivaram's body was taken to Kadaba Hospital for post-mortem.

The deceased, who worked as a laborer, is survived by his wife and two young children.

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Mangaluru (PTI): More than 20 passengers were injured after a private bus overturned at a bend in the Charmadi Ghat on Sunday, police said.

The accident occurred at a curve when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

The passengers, all from Andhra Pradesh, were returning after attending a wedding in Dharmasthala.

Those seriously injured were shifted to Wenlock District Hospital, while others with minor injuries were treated at nearby private hospitals.

Residents assisted in the rescue operations. Traffic police from Belthangady visited the spot and are investigating the incident.