Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady (DV)
Beltangady, Jun 23: A 58 year-old-man ended his life after killing his minor son for a frivolous reason in Punjalkatte on Wednesday, June 23.
It is said that Babu Naik who was residing in a rented house near Sri Rama Bhajana Mandir killed his son Satwik (15) and later ended his life.
Babu Naik's wife, Sugandhi had been to a cashew factory for work when the incident took place. Satwik was a student of Class 8 in Government School in Punjalkatte. Babu Naik who was an alcohol addict would get into scuffles for frivolous reasons. On Wednesday, after a scuffle with his son, Naik hacked his son to death and later committed suicide. The incident came to light after Sugandhi rushed to the house as Satwik did not pick the call.
A case has been registered in this connection under the limits of Punjalkatte police station. Sub-Inspector Soumya J rushed to the spot to conduct an investigation.