Man allegedly kills father, injures aunt in Chittoor district
The 22-year-old had reportedly visited his father at Ksheerasagaram village on Thursday night to discuss the division of family property, and returned around midnight after an argument; a special team has been formed to trace him
A 22-year-old man from Ksheerasagaram village in Chittoor district allegedly murdered his 45-year-old father, Anand, and seriously injured his 43-year-old aunt, Meena, on Friday morning, August 14, 2026. Anand, who had been married to Meena for 24 years, had two sons. Following family disputes, Meena and their elder son, Jyothesh, 22, had been living separately in Chittoor.
On Thursday night, Jyothesh visited Anand to discuss the division of the family's landed property. Inebriated, Jyothesh returned to the village around midnight and allegedly attacked Anand with a knife, stabbing him in the chest and neck. Anand died at the scene. In an attempt to intervene, Meena was also assaulted by Jyothesh, leaving her seriously injured.
Upon learning of the incident, police arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. A special police team has been formed to locate and arrest the accused.
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