Tragedy Strikes: Elderly Man Succumbs to Injuries in Family Dispute

A 70-year-old man named Munikrishnappa died from injuries after allegedly being attacked by his son, Mohana Kumar, in Doopanahalli. The incident led to a murder case as police arrested the accused. Investigations are ongoing to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 17-02-2026 14:52 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 14:52 IST
Tragedy Strikes: Elderly Man Succumbs to Injuries in Family Dispute
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An elderly resident of Doopanahalli has died following a violent incident involving his son, police revealed on Tuesday. The 70-year-old man suffered grave injuries from an alleged attack by his son, identified as Mohana Kumar, on Saturday night.

The tragic incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Indiranagar police station. According to initial reports, Kumar attacked his father, Munikrishnappa, with a sharp-edged weapon before fleeing the crime scene. Efforts to save Munikrishnappa were in vain as he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Authorities have since taken Kumar into custody, charging him with murder. Investigations continue to determine the motive and surrounding circumstances of this familial dispute.

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