Prayagraj man arrested for killing son over suspicion of illicit relation with mother

Prayagraj, Apr 26 (PTI) A man was arrested here on Sunday for allegedly killing his 20-year-old son over the suspicion of him having an illicit relationship with his mother, police said.
    The accused, identified as Girish Chandra Jaiswal alias Pappu Jaiswal, was apprehended by the Kareli police following an investigation into the murder that took place in the 'Chaat Wali Gali' locality.
    Atarsuiya Assistant Commissioner of Police Nikita Srivastava said the incident occurred on Saturday when the accused allegedly struck his son, Priyanshu Jaiswal, on the head with a heavy object, leading to his death.
    "During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime and revealed that he suspected his son of having an illicit relationship with his own mother, which drove him to take this extreme step," the ACP said.
    The officer further added that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita based on a formal complaint.
    Further legal proceedings are currently underway.

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