Drunk father assaults, kills son in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: A 29-year-old man was killed after being assaulted with a sickle by his father in Anegundi village of Mudigere taluk in Chikkamagaluru district, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Pradeep Achar. According to police, the incident took place on Saturday night following an argument between Pradeep and his father, Ramesh Achar, at their house. Ramesh was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the assault.
Police said both the father and son were habitual drinkers and were often involved in quarrels. Due to frequent disputes at home, Pradeep’s mother had reportedly shifted to her parental house earlier.
During the argument, Ramesh allegedly attacked his son with a sickle, causing severe injuries. Pradeep succumbed to the injuries on the spot. Neighbours came to know about the incident on Sunday morning and alerted the police.
Balooru police registered a case in connection with the incident and arrested the accused. Further investigation is underway.
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Ajit Pawar's funeral on Thursday; Modi, Shah likely to attend
Baramati (PTI): The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, will be held with full state honours on Thursday in Baramati, Pune district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the funeral, which will be held at Vidya Pratishthan ground at 11 AM. Leaders cutting across the political spectrum will be present, the Nationalist Congress Party said.
The plane crash occurred in the morning shortly after Ajit Pawar and four other persons took off from Mumbai.
Besides Pawar, his Personal Security Officer, an attendant, and two crew members (pilot in command and the first officer) were also killed.
Pawar is survived by wife Sunetra, a member of the Rajya Sabha, and two sons, Parth and Jay.
The state government declared a public holiday on Wednesday and announced a three-day period of state mourning.
