Patna, Oct 19 (IANS) A man was allegedly beaten to death by his younger son and three to four accomplices at their home in Bihar’s Supaul district on Monday.
The victim’s wife also sustained a fracture in one arm when she tried to intervene, police said.
The incident took place in Ward No. 3 of Thadhi Bhawanipur panchayat under the Pipra police station area.
According to the victim’s wife, Askara, an argument had broken out between her husband, Shaukat Khan, and their younger son, Ahmad, on Sunday night.
Although the dispute later subsided and family members went to their respective rooms, Ahmad allegedly returned around 4 am on Monday with three to four men and attacked his sleeping parents with sticks and clubs.
When Askara attempted to intervene, the assailants allegedly assaulted her, fracturing one of her arms.
Shaukat Khan sustained serious injuries and was found unconscious and bleeding. The attackers fled before neighbours arrived after hearing the commotion.
Police reached the spot after receiving information and took Shaukat Khan to the Pipra Community Health Centre, where doctors declared him dead.
His body was subsequently sent to Sadar Hospital in Supaul for a post-mortem examination.
Askara alleged that her son had been struggling with drug addiction and was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
She also claimed that Ahmad had a criminal record and had recently been released from jail in connection with a theft case.
These allegations are yet to be independently established by the police.
Pipra Station House Officer Kishor Kumar confirmed the incident and said an investigation was underway.
“The police are recording the statement of the injured woman, based on which an FIR will be registered,” he said.
“A police team has launched raids at suspected locations to apprehend Ahmad and his alleged accomplices, who remain absconding,” the SHO added.
The incident has triggered grief in the family and concern among residents of the village.
–IANS
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