Drunk 21-year-old son stabs father to death in Chikkamagaluru

Vartha Bharati | 20-08-2025 | 16:27:00 IST

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Chikkamagaluru: In an incident reported from Chikkamaguluru district, a 21-year-old youth allegedly stabbed his father to death while under the influence of alcohol at Gupta Shettihalli near Aldur here.

The deceased has been identified as Manjunath (51), while his son Ranjan (21) has been arrested in connection with the murder.

According to police, father and son shared a close bond, often even drinking together. Despite their modest financial condition, Manjunath had fulfilled his son’s wishes, including buying him a motorcycle. On Saturday night, the two were drinking together when a minor argument escalated into a heated quarrel. In a fit of rage, Ranjan reportedly attacked his father with a sharp knife.

Though Manjunath’s wife initially applied turmeric powder on the wound as first aid, believing it to be a minor injury, the deep cut led to heavy bleeding. Manjunath succumbed to the injuries in his sleep at home.

After the incident, Ranjan allegedly tried to mislead relatives and villagers by giving contradictory statements. To some, he claimed his father had been accidentally injured while he was trying to stop a fight between his parents. To others, he said Manjunath had died due to illness.

Believing these versions, family members and locals had even begun making arrangements for the funeral. However, Aldur Circle Inspector Somegowda and his team, acting on a tip-off, rushed to the spot, detained Ranjan, and during interrogation uncovered the truth about the murder.

The police investigation and action have drawn appreciation from local residents.

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