Bhubaneswar: A man allegedly planned to kill his son because he was unhappy with his activities and stabbed him while he was sleeping in Kedarpalli slum under the Capital police station limits, police said.
The son, Nihar Nayak, survived the attack but sustained serious injuries and was admitted to a hospital. Police arrested the accused, Chandan Nayak, on charges of attempted murder and produced him in court.
According to police, Chandan was unhappy with his son’s activities. Saturday, while Nihar was asleep, he allegedly attacked him with two knives as part of a premeditated plan.
When Nihar resisted and tried to escape, Chandan allegedly stabbed him in the back and abdomen before fleeing the scene. Nihar suffered heavy blood loss.
Police reached the spot after receiving information and took the injured man to a hospital. Nihar’s mother, Amita Nayak, later lodged a complaint at the police station.
Police registered a case, arrested Chandan and are continuing their investigation.