MALAPPURAM: A 67 -year old man was beaten to death by his son in Malappuram district for questioning his drinking habit. The deceased has been identified as Tirur native Muhammed, father of Aboobacker Siddiqui.

According to the police, Siddiqui attacked his father for reprimanding him for consuming alcohol and creating trouble in the family. Muhammed, who felt uneasy after he was pushed down by Siddiqui, was taken to the hospital last night but could not be saved, police said.