A 19-year-old man allegedly killed his stepfather with a mattock following a domestic dispute in Gurugram’s Pataudi area. The accused, identified as Shivam, alias Shiva, fled the scene after the incident, and the police have launched raids to apprehend him.
Incident Details
The Pataudi police and a forensic team arrived at the spot late Monday night. They took possession of the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. The deceased was identified as Manoj (49), a native of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He had been living in Pataudi with his family for several years.
Motive and Background
Manoj married the mother of the accused about 13 years ago. However, Shivam never accepted the relationship, which led to frequent disputes between the two men. On the night of the incident, another argument broke out. The altercation escalated, and Shivam allegedly struck Manoj multiple times in the chest and body with a nearby mattock. Manoj died at the scene.
Police Investigation
The police have registered a case and are conducting raids to arrest the accused. Further investigations are underway.
