Mom forced to leave, boy stabs dad to death

A 16-year-old boy in Jharkhand’s Palamu district allegedly stabbed his father to death after his mother was forced to leave their home. The incident occurred in Pakriya village, where the victim, Chotu Sharma, resided. Upset by his father’s actions, the minor took matters into his own hands and fatally stabbed him. The accused fled the scene after committing the crime. The mother sought refuge at her parents’ home in Chainpur. The incident was witnessed by the accused boy’s paternal cousin.