KOTTAYAM: A man was arrested for breaking his sick father’s rib under the influence of alcohol. Seriously injured John Thomas (67) of Shanthipuram has been admitted at a private hospital in Chethippuzha. The Karukachal police arrested son Josy Johnny (38) in connection with the incident.

The police said on Sunday Josy came home in an inebriated condition and then dropped his father down from the bed and then stamped him on his stomach.

His mother Annamma (62) who came running seeing this was also thrashed. He later left the house. Annamma with the help of others rushed him to a private hospital in Chethipuzha. An emergency surgery was done following bleeding. The condition of John admitted in the intensive care unit continues to be serious.

The Karukachal police nabbed him from Shanthipuram. He was produced in the court and later remanded.