2 weeks ago
Man Allegedly Killed by Son After Dispute in Chittoor
Police said a 55-year-old man named Chengareddy was allegedly killed by his son.
The incident happened on Wednesday night in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
Police said the son, Jokesh Reddy, had been drinking and arguing with his wife.
His wife called Chengareddy and asked him to come help.
Jokesh reportedly spoke to his father on the phone and said he was coming to meet him.
Police said Jokesh became angry when his father laughed at him.
They allege that he attacked his father with a knife and ran away.
Police reached the location and began investigating.
Police said 55-year-old Chengareddy was allegedly killed by his elder son, Jokesh Reddy.
The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night in Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
Police said Jokesh Reddy often abused his wife after drinking alcohol.
His wife reportedly called Chengareddy for help during a dispute involving their son.
Police alleged Jokesh Reddy slit his father’s throat with a knife and fled the scene.
- Who
- Chengareddy, 55, was allegedly killed by his elder son, Jokesh Reddy, according to police.
- What
- A 55-year-old man was allegedly killed with a knife after a dispute involving his son.
- Where
- Manikyarayunipalle in Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- Wednesday night.
- Why
- Police said Jokesh Reddy became enraged after his father laughed at him during a dispute.
Key facts
- Victim
- Chengareddy, 55
- Alleged suspect
- His elder son, Jokesh Reddy
- Location
- Manikyarayunipalle, Penumuru mandal, Chittoor district
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Reported time
- Wednesday night
- Alleged weapon
- Knife
- Police action
- Police reached the scene and began an investigation
Quotes
Chudamani
Wife of Jokesh Reddy and daughter-in-law of Chengareddy
“Your son is drunk and is harassing us. Come and teach him a lesson and take him away.”
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