Indore(Madhya Pradesh): A man stabbed his 80-year-old father over a property dispute, leading to his death after 15 days of struggle. The incident occurred under Tejaji Nagar police station limits on March 15 when the accused demanded a share in the house, but when the father refused, he stabbed him in the abdomen.
The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries after 15 days of treatment. Initially, the police had registered an attempt-to-murder case and sent the accused son to jail.
However, following the victim’s death, the charges of murder will now be added.
After a heated argument, Son stabbed father in the stomach
According to the police, the deceased was identified as Dayaram Malviya, a resident of Nayta Mundla. His daughter told police that her brother Balaram Malviya demanded a share in the house, but her father refused. Dayaram had already given Balaram his share, which he had sold. Despite this, Balaram insisted on getting another share. When his father declined, a heated argument ensued, and Balaram stabbed him in the stomach. Family members rushed Dayaram to MY Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on Monday night.
Had sold his own land but still demanded a share
Dayaram worked as a security guard at Silver Springs. His elder son had passed away long ago. He had already divided his land between his daughter and son. However, Balaram sold his portion and later returned to demand another share in the house.
On the evening of March 15, Balaram arrived at the house and started arguing over the property. As the argument escalated Balaram suddenly attacked his father with a knife and fled the scene.
