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Bengaluru: In a drunken brawl, a poultry farm owner allegedly opened fire at his son with a single-barrel muzzle-loading (SBML) gun at Marenahalli village in Doddaballapur Rural district on Thursday night.
The accused, Suresh, 49, was arrested soon after the incident. His son, Harish, 28, a daily wager, sustained severe injuries to his face and head and is said to be in a serious condition.
A senior police officer said that around 10.30 pm, Harish allegedly hit his father with a wooden log and abused him for failing to find him a bride. Enraged, Suresh picked up his gun and shot at Harish.
Harish was first treated at a private hospital and later shifted to Victoria Hospital. Villagers who heard the gunshot alerted the police, and Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) collected evidence from the spot.
Police said Suresh had legally owned the firearm since 1986, and the licence is valid until 2028. The weapon was procured for the protection of his farmhouse.
Investigators are yet to record Harish’s statement. Suresh has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for attempt to murder and under the Arms Act.