Father brutally assaults 15-year-old boy under influence of alcohol; stick and chair used to beat boy

IDUKKI: A man has been arrested for brutally assaulting his 15-year-old son under the influence of alcohol. The arrested person has been identified as Najeeb, a native of Udumbannoor.

The incident took place on Sunday night. Police said Najeeb returned home drunk and attacked his son without any provocation. He used a stick and a chair from the house to assault the boy. The injured child was later admitted to a hospital for treatment. Based on the boy’s statement, police quickly registered a case and arrested the accused.

Police confirmed that Najeeb attacked the boy under the influence of alcohol. A case has been filed against him under relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice Act. Childline officials have also intervened in the matter. Police said steps have been taken to ensure the safety of the child.