Bahraich (UP), Aug 25 (PTI) A man allegedly hacked his 18-year-old son to death after the teenager tried to stop him from beating his mother at a village here, police said on Tuesday.

Harikishan, who was in an inebriated state, had a dispute with his wife on Monday night following which he started beating her. When their son Ankit tried to stop him, he engaged in an argument with him.

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Later in the night, when Ankit was sleeping, Harikishan attacked him with an axe, injuring him.

He was taken to a hospital where he died during treatment.

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The accused has been arrested, the police said, adding that the family lived in Fattepurwa village in Ramgaon area here.

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