Bengaluru: Man held for killing neighbour who abused his mother

Bengaluru: A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his neighbour, who had reportedly abused his mother, police said.

The Jnanabharathi police arrested Karthik, 26, on Tuesday and booked him for the murder of Avinash (36), a former school bus driver who had been unemployed for some time.

Police said Karthik’s mother, Sumangala, called him around 10.30 pm on Monday, stating that Avinash was drunk and was abusing her and his grandmother.

Karthik returned home and, in a fit of rage, struck Avinash on the head and back with a steel rod. Avinash, who lived in a small room next to Karthik’s house in Ullal Upanagara, collapsed and died instantly.

Police said Karthik and his mother attempted to administer first aid, but were unsuccessful. Karthik was arrested after his mother informed officials about the incident during a phone call.

Avinash was married with two children, but was separated from his wife due to his drinking problem. He had previously worked at a small hotel run by Karthik and his mother. “He helped them and lived with them. He also drove an autorickshaw temporarily,” a senior officer said.