CHENNAI: Father killed by his son with a cricket bat. Balasubramani, a native of Ekkatuthangal, Chennai, died in the attack of his son. The police have arrested 22-year-old Jabarish in the incident. According to the police, Jabarish could not bear his father's teasing on the grounds that he did not have a job.

The incident related to the case took place last Thursday. Balasubramani, an employee of a private firm, used to get drunk and make fun of his unemployed son. On the day of the incident, Balasubramani made fun of his son for not being able to get a job despite completing his college studies. An argument ensued and Jabarish beat his father with a cricket bat. It is reported that he beat his father with a brick as well. Jabarish's mother and sister tried to stop him, but the beating continued. Balasubramani, who fell unconscious after being hit on the head, was rushed to the hospital but died.

Jabarish, who went on the run after the incident, surrendered at the police station on Friday. He had completed his college studies two years ago and had been looking for a job since then.