A 14-year-old boy was reportedly killed by his father in Bengaluru following an argument over the boy’s mobile phone addiction and his disinterest in studies.
The father, a carpenter by profession, was upset with his son’s academic performance and excessive mobile phone use. The boy’s mother was reportedly at home during the assault.
The beating left the boy unconscious and critically injured. Despite the severity of his condition, he was not taken to a hospital immediately.
The post-mortem report revealed that the boy had severe internal head injuries and multiple wounds on his body, indicating he was brutally assaulted prior to his death.