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Merchant Navy Employee Kills Father Over Dispute
15 Jul
Summary
- Merchant Navy employee arrested for fatally stabbing father.
- Dispute arose over father reprimanding grandchildren.
- Long-standing tensions fueled by a love marriage.
In Lakhimpur Kheri district, a merchant navy employee was apprehended for the alleged murder of his father. The fatal incident took place in Hathipur Uttari locality following a domestic dispute. The accused, Akash Awasthi, had been on leave for approximately 15 days.
Reports indicate the argument began when the father, Rajeev Awasthi, 52, reprimanded his grandchildren. This escalated into a violent confrontation, with Akash allegedly attacking his father with a knife. Sources suggest long-standing discord between the two, exacerbated by Akash's love marriage.
Rajeev Awasthi sustained critical injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he unfortunately passed away during treatment. Following a complaint from family members, an FIR was registered, and the accused was arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
