Father Fatally Attacked by Drunk Son Amidst Alcohol Addiction Conflict, Police Say
A drunk man is arrested after allegedly killing his father amid an alcohol addiction conflict. (Photo: Michael Fortsch/Unsplash)
On Wednesday, a father in Odisha, India, reportedly lost his life while confronting his drunk son’s severe alcohol addiction.
According to Punjab News Express, the accused, 28-year-old Madan Mohan Pradhan, would come home in an inebriated state every day, subjecting his parents to physical abuse and demands for money to sustain his addiction. The escalating alcoholism reportedly plunged the family into frequent turmoil.
Amidst a heated argument on Wednesday, Pradhan allegedly pursued his parents with an axe — while other reports suggest it was a “big wooden stick.” As his parents attempted to escape, he caught his father, 60-year-old Hrushikesh Pradhan, and ended his life within the confines of their own home, India Posts reported.
“On Wednesday night, following a verbal duel with his father, Madan Mohan attacked his father with a big wooden stick and Hrushikesh died on spot,” a police official said, reported Punjab News Express.
Meanwhile, India Posts stated that police recovered a blood-stained ax from the house following the incident.
According to reports, local police have apprehended the accused and a murder case has been registered as investigations continue.
In December 2022, a similar incident occurred when a father allegedly admitted to hiring a hitman to kill his alcohol-addicted son in Karnataka, India.
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