Puri: In a shocking incident, an inebriated youth reportedly hacked his father to death at Shankanti village under Pipili police limits of the district.
The deceased was identified as Harekrushna Pradhan, of Shankanti village. The accused has been identified as Jitu Pradhan.
According to reports, Jitu Pradhan returned home in a drunken state late on Wednesday night. When his father rebuked him for his drinking habit, Jitu hacked his Harekrushna to death with an axe under the influence of alcohol.
In the attack, Harekrushna was critically injured and later he succumbed to injuries. The family suspect that Jitu allegedly hacked his father to death due to influence of alcohol.
After receiving information, Pipili police reached the spot, recovered the body and sent it for autopsy. The cops also detained the accused to probe the incident. Further investigation process is underway.
