Following the incident, the accused, Riyan Choudhury, reportedly surrendered to the police
Digital Desk: A shocking incident of alleged patricide was reported in Guwahati on 4th March , the day of Holi, when a 23-year-old man allegedly killed his father with a sharp weapon.
The deceased has been identified as businessman Manish Choudhury, who was allegedly murdered by his son Riyan Choudhury. The incident took place on Dilip Huzuri Path in the Super Market area of Guwahati.
Following the incident, the accused, Riyan Choudhury, reportedly surrendered to the police. According to police sources, the incident is suspected to have occurred due to an ongoing family dispute.
Investigators believe that Riyan, who is currently pursuing engineering studies in Chandigarh, may have attacked his father while attempting to protect his mother from an alleged assault. It has also been alleged that the father frequently assaulted his wife and two sons.
Reports suggest that on the day of Holi, the father returned home in an intoxicated state and allegedly began assaulting family members again. Police suspect that the situation escalated beyond control, leading to the fatal attack.
An investigation into the matter has been launched by Dispur Police. The accused, Riyan Choudhury, is scheduled to be produced before a court today.
When asked by the media about the reason behind the incident, Riyan Choudhury refrained from making any statement in front of the camera.
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