A 30-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his father in Warje-Malwadi following an argument over his demand for non-vegetarian food during Shravan, police said on Friday. His parents have been arrested in connection with the case.
Mahesh, who had allegedly consumed alcohol, returned home and demanded mutton curry for dinner. His parents refused, saying the family was observing Shravan and not eating non-vegetarian food. The refusal led to an argument that allegedly turned violent. Mahesh later died. Mahesh’s elder brother later approached the Warje-Malwadi police after noticing inconsistencies in their account.
The incident took place at the family’s residence in Ramnagar, Warje-Malwadi on the night of August 24, according to the police. Sagar Kavde, deputy commissioner of police (Zone 3), said, “Initially, an accidental death case was reported at the police station. In the post-mortem report, it was revealed that the victim died due to strangulation and hitting hard on the head.
Police said Bhagwat punched and kicked Mahesh and hit him on the head and face, causing serious injuries. Police said the parents initially allegedly tried to pass off the death as an accident. The mother was also arrested for allegedly helping her husband conceal or destroy evidence, police said.
A murder case has been registered at Warje-Malwadi police station and further investigation is underway.
