Nandyal: A man allegedly hacked his 30-year-old son to death with an axe while he was asleep at Yanakandla village in Banaganapalle mandal of Nandyal district.
The deceased was identified as Madhu, while the accused was identified as his father Bala Maddileti (56). The gruesome incident reportedly followed prolonged disputes between the father and son over property and family issues.
According to preliminary information, frequent quarrels had reportedly taken place in the family over Madhu's alleged drinking habit. Amid continuing differences, Bala Maddileti allegedly attacked his sleeping son with an axe and killed him. He also reportedly attempted to attack his wife Subbamma (50), who escaped after throwing chilli powder into her husband's eyes. The accused allegedly fled the village after the murder, leaving the family members in a state of shock.
On receiving information, Banaganapalle Urban Circle Inspector Praveen Kumar reached the spot and inspected the scene. Police registered a murder case and launched an investigation into the incident. The body was shifted to the Banaganapalle Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police have launched efforts to trace and apprehend the accused, while further investigation is underway.