A tragic family dispute in Erode's Puthumai Colony turned deadly when 37-year-old Shafiq allegedly killed his 75-year-old father, Abdul Rahim, during a heated argument about Shafiq's drinking.
After Shafiq came home intoxicated on Wednesday night, things escalated, and he reportedly slammed his father's head against the wall.
Police arrest Shafiq after father's death
Neighbors rushed Rahim to the hospital, but he died around 3am on Thursday.
Police have since arrested Shafiq.
The two had been living together since Shafiq separated from his wife eight months ago, and frequent arguments over his drinking had strained their relationship for a while.