Son held after father dies in Kozhikode assault over alcohol

The 29-year-old son of a 64-year-old man has been taken into custody after his father died following an alleged assault during an argument over the son's alcohol addiction at Velliparamba in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday.

The deceased was identified as Sasidharan. His son, Abhiram, attacked him with a wooden object, causing serious injuries, the Kozhikode Medical College police told The Hindu. The police suspect the accused was under the influence of a synthetic drug when the argument broke out early on Monday.

The police have launched an investigation into the incident. Abhiram has been taken into custody in connection with the case.