A 17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed his 60-year-old father before ending his life by shooting himself in Ramakunja village in Dakshina Kannada on Saturday, according to police.
The Kadaba Police said there was a heated exchange between the son, Moksha, and his father, Vasant Amin. Moksha then allededly stabbed his father and used his father’s licenced firearm to shoot himself.
The police said Vasant Amin was admitted to hospital for treatment.
(Those with suicidal tendency can contact mental health helpline 14416 or Arogya Sahayavani 104)
Published – January 25, 2026 07:05 pm IST
