Pune Man Beats Son To Death. He Wanted Mutton During Sawan
A 30-year-old man in Pune was beaten to death by his father following an argument over the consumption of non-vegetarian food during the holy month of Sawan. Both parents have been arrested for murder and the destruction of evidence.
Why it matters
This incident highlights extreme domestic violence triggered by cultural and religious tensions within a family unit.
A man thrashed his son to death in Pune after he insisted on having mutton during the month of Sawan, officials said on Thursday.The victim has been identified as Mahesh Gaikwad, 30, a resident of Pune.According to police, the victim's family was not consuming non-vegetarian food during the month of Sawan. Many Indian families refrain from eating meat, eggs and fish during the month of Sawan, which is considered holy in several Indian states.The trouble began when Mahesh told his family that he wanted to eat mutton at home. A heated argument regarding this demand followed between the father and the son after this.The dispute escalated and turned physical.
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