AHMEDABAD: A dispute over money between an estranged couple turned deadly in Kalol when their son, who had returned from the US six months ago, allegedly beat his father to death with a wooden stick.Police said Kalpesh Prajapati, 40, went to confront his father, Kantilal, after the latter allegedly assaulted Kalpesh’s mother during the dispute on Tuesday.The confrontation turned violent, with Kalpesh allegedly attacking him until he collapsed and later died. Kalpesh was traced and arrested in Kalol town in the evening.
Family had been living separately for 16 years
According to Kalol City police, Kalpesh lived with his mother, Madhu, 60, at Sankalp Residency near Sudarshan Crossroads. His wife and two daughters live in the US, while he returned to India around six months ago.His father had been living separately for around 16 years and ran a cycle puncture stall near Kapiraj Shopping Centre.
Father allegedly assaulted mother over money
Police said the trouble began around 10.15am on Tuesday when Kantilal allegedly went near Madhu’s residence carrying a wooden stick and demanded money from her. A quarrel broke out, during which he allegedly abused her and hit her on the leg with the stick.Madhu then called Kalpesh and asked him to speak to his father. According to her complaint, Kalpesh went to Kantilal’s stall around 11.15am to reason with him. However, the conversation allegedly turned into a heated argument.
Son allegedly returned to attack father
Police said Kalpesh later returned home and told his mother that Kantilal had abused him and refused to listen. He then allegedly returned to the stall, picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and assaulted his father on the head and body.Kantilal suffered serious injuries and collapsed. Local residents called an ambulance and rushed him to Kalol Civil Hospital, where he died during treatment.Kalol City police registered a murder case under relevant provisions of the BNS and the Gujarat Police Act.
