16-year-old boy killed by father for intervening in domestic quarrel in Tumakuru

Nanjegowda allegedly attacked Sunil repeatedly with an agricultural implement found inside the house.

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by his father after he intervened to stop a quarrel between his parents at Chowdanayakanapalya village in Kunigal taluk of Tumakuru district on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil. His father, Nanjegowda, allegedly addicted to alcohol, frequently quarrelled with his wife after returning home drunk. He had previously been arrested and jailed for allegedly attempting to murder his wife in an assault.

On Sunday morning, Nanjegowda allegedly picked a quarrel with his wife and attempted to assault her. When Sunil intervened to protect his mother, Nanjegowda reportedly pushed his wife out of the house, locked the door and turned on his son.

He allegedly attacked Sunil repeatedly with an agricultural implement found inside the house. The boy died on the spot. Following information about the incident, the Kunigal police rushed to the village and took Nanjegowda into custody. Further investigation is under way.