Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Son Kills Father Over Property Dispute
A son named Radhakrishnan allegedly killed his 89-year-old father, Krishnan, with a hammer during an argument over a property dispute.
The incident happened in Madavakkara, Thrissur district, Kerala.
Krishnan was found dead at his house on July 21.
Police arrested Radhakrishnan after an investigation revealed that he had attacked his father in a fit of rage.
The family had been involved in a property dispute, and the court had directed Radhakrishnan to provide maintenance to his father.
Police found that one of the exit doors of the house was open, indicating that someone had entered before the incident.
An 89-year-old man, Krishnan, was allegedly beaten to death by his son, Radhakrishnan, over a property dispute in Kerala.
The incident occurred on July 20, and the body was discovered on July 21 in Madavakkara, Thrissur district.
Police arrested Radhakrishnan after finding evidence that he had attacked his father with a hammer.
The family had been involved in a property dispute, and the court had directed Radhakrishnan to provide maintenance to his father.
Police found that one of the exit doors of the house was open, indicating that someone had entered before the incident.
- Who
- Krishnan, 89, and his son Radhakrishnan
- What
- Radhakrishnan allegedly killed his father Krishnan with a hammer over a property dispute
- When
- The incident occurred on July 20, and the body was discovered on July 21
- Where
- Madavakkara, Thrissur district, Kerala
- Why
- The dispute was over property, and the court had directed Radhakrishnan to provide maintenance to his father
Family Dispute
Legal Intervention
Property Dispute
Family Dispute
Radhakrishnan and his father Krishnan had a long-standing property dispute that led to tension within the family.
Legal Intervention
The court had directed Radhakrishnan to provide maintenance to his father, attempting to resolve the dispute legally.
- Victim
- Krishnan, 89
- Suspect
- Radhakrishnan, son of Krishnan
- Location
- Madavakkara, Thrissur district, Kerala
- Date of Incident
- July 20
- Date of Discovery
- July 21
- Cause of Death
- Head injury caused by a hammer
- Arrest Date
- July 25