A former serviceman was allegedly murdered by his spouse and teenage son at their residence in Viveknagar, central Bengaluru, within the early hours of Sunday, following months of home strife.
Investigators consider the homicide was premeditated and rooted in long-standing home disputes.
In keeping with a report by Deccan Herald, the sufferer, recognized as 47-year-old Bolu Arab, had taken voluntary retirement from the armed forces in 2017 and settled in Bengaluru along with his household. Initially from Maharashtra, Arab was recognized to be a disciplinarian at dwelling.
Police have arrested Arab’s spouse, 36-year-old Tabassum, and their 19-year-old son, Sameer, a first-year faculty scholar, for his or her alleged involvement within the homicide, the report added.
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In keeping with a police assertion cited by the publication, Sameer initially known as the police management room round 1 am on Sunday, claiming {that a} group of six males had damaged into their dwelling and attacked his father. Nonetheless, officers from the Viveknagar police station and Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Shekhar H Tekkannavar, who responded to the scene, discovered inconsistencies within the account and irregularities on the crime scene, the report added.
“Sameer confessed to purchasing sleeping pills, which were then mixed with his father’s dinner,” a senior officer informed the publication.
Investigators consider the homicide was premeditated and rooted in long-standing home disputes. Sameer reportedly informed police that his father was overly controlling, regularly doubted his actions, and restricted his freedom. He additionally stated his mom typically bore the brunt of Arab’s mood.
The couple had been married for 22 years. Whereas Arab hailed from Maharashtra, Tabassum is a local of Hyderabad.
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