29-year-old man kills father over money dispute in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli, Oct 30 : A 29-year-old man allegedly killed his father by hitting him on the head with a burning wooden log following a dispute over money at Charbhatti village in Kurkheda taluka of Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district, police said on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Manohar Nirangshah Gota (51), while the accused was identified as his son, Nagesh Gota.

According to police, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the family members were having dinner around a bonfire in the courtyard of their house. An argument reportedly broke out between the father and son over a monetary issue.

In an inebriated condition, Nagesh allegedly lost his temper, picked up a burning wooden log from the bonfire and struck his father on the head, causing fatal injuries. Manohar died on the spot.

Following the incident, personnel from Purada police station rushed to the spot after receiving information and launched an investigation.

Police have taken the accused into custody, and further investigation is underway.