Jorhat Man kills Father over Family Dispute

Jorhat: Sensation prevailed in Jorhat’s Pokamura area on Diwali night after a notorious son allegedly kills his own father over a family dispute.

The accused person identified as Jitu Hazarika had a heated argument with his father Manik Hazarika on a family matter. Later, Jitu thrashed his own father to death with a bamboo pole.

It may be mentioned that Manik Hazarika was also taken to Jorhat Medical College Hospital (JMCH) for better treatment as he received severe head injuries; however, the doctor claimed that he was brought dead.

Local people in the region also claimed that the notorious son is always engaged in a verbal clash with his own father.

Meanwhile, Jorhat police on Thursday arrested the notorious son from his residence. He has been booked under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code.

Further investigations are on.