Bengaluru man kills son for 'lagging in studies, not attending classes'

'The motive was the victim not attending school, not studying and entertaining bad company,' cops said.

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Bengaluru: The K S Layout police in southern Bengaluru have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his minor son, officers said on Saturday.

The deceased is 14-year-old Tejas. The arrested suspect's name was yet to be released by the police.

Senior officers said that the murder was reported on Friday night.

"The motive was the victim not attending school, not studying and entertaining bad company," a police officer said.

A murder case has been registered by the KS Layout police under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Further probe is on and details are awaited.