Man suspected of killing father

Mangaluru: A car driver died after a youth allegedly attacked him with a sword in Belthangady police limits on Monday. The deceased is Vasu Sapalya, 52.
According to police, the youth attacked Vasu near the Junior College Road, when the latter was on his morning walk. Police suspect Vasu was attacked by his son Dayananda, since the relationship between the two had turned sour and they used to pick fights often. Vasu was allegedly worried about his son not finding a job.
Vasu, who sustained critical injuries, was rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru, where he succumbed to injuries. Police have seized the weapon used for the crime and investigation is under progress.
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